§ 49. Mr. McMasterasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Prime Minister and/or the Minister of Home Affairs of Northern Ireland during the recess of the problems relating to the effective maintenance of security in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
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§ 80. Mr. Barnesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his most recent discussions with the authorities in Northern Ireland regarding security arrangements.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have continued to keep in close touch with events in Northern Ireland and my right hon. Friend the Minister of State paid a five-day visit to Northern Ireland at the beginning of September. I have met Northern Ireland Ministers on two occasions during the recess. Our talks, which were wide-ranging, were confidential.
§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his recent conversations with the authorities in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. MaudlingI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast, East (Mr. McMaster) and the hon. Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Barnes).
§ Mr. Nigel Fisherasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement about his further consultations with the authorities in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. MaudlingI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast, East (Mr. McMaster) and the hon. Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Barnes).