59. Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked the Prime Minister if his attention has been called to the suggestion made by the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on 27th June that the people of Ulster should come forward and make their own proposal for dealing with that province, say what further safeguards or additional representation they require, and what further demands they can make in the interests of their religious minority; and if, apart from general invitations of this character, it is proposed to take definite steps to ascertain the views of the inhabitants of Ulster on the lines suggested by the Chief Secretary?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the latter part, I must refer the hon. Member to what has been already stated in both Houses on this subject, which is not one with which I am prepared to deal by question and answer.
Mr. F. HALLWhat advantage can there be to the community at large by making these vague speeches if they do not mean business by them?