§ 20. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what conclusions he has reached regarding Mr. De Lorean's applications for an additional £8 million from public funds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend, the Member for Newbury (Mr. McNair-Wilson).
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneCan my hon. Friend give the House an assurance that he will make his statement on Mr. De Lorean's topping-up request before the House rises for the Summer Recess? If by any chance that should be impossible, can he assure the House that in no circumstances will the statement be issued while the House is in recess? Does he agree that we must have a chance to discuss it?
§ Mr. ShawI fully appreciate my hon. Friend's anxiety that this statement should be made prior to the recess. I give my hon. Friend the undertaking that I shall do everything that I can to ensure that the statement is made to this House before the recess. At the present time I cannot go beyond that.