§ Q2. Mr. Whitakerasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Minister to answer Questions on matters involving Her Majesty's Government's responsibilties in Northern Ireland.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friends and I already answer Questions on those matters relating to Northern Ireland which engage our Ministerial responsibility.
§ Mr. WhitakerIs my right hon. Friend aware that a great number of British people cannot see the equity of being taxed to heavily subsidise the Stormont Government while apparently being unable to redress grievances in that country? 1584 Will the Prime Minister, therefore, immediately set up a Royal Commission which will unemotionally and impartially investigate allegations, and rectify any abuses that exist?
§ The Prime MinisterI should like to consider what my hon. Friend has said. The frustrations that he has mentioned are among the subjects which I shall be discussing, together with the Home Secretary, with Captain O'Neill when he comes over in a few days' time.