§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what further consultations he plans to have with the people of Northern Ireland and their elected representatives about their future, following his talks with the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
§ Mr. WhitelawI discussed the proposal with Mr. Faulkner and the Ulster Unionist Council on 18th July. I have since invited all political parties and any individual in Northern Ireland to send to me in writing their views on the future arrangements for governing Northern Ireland. I hope to have further meetings with the political parties shortly to discuss proposals for a conference which will be based on political parties and their elected representatives.