§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what reply he has sent to the Council of Europe about its request for a meeting with him to discuss the causes and possible solutions of the Irish problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HowellMy right hon. Friend has responded to an approach from the chairman of the Joint Sub-Committees of the Political Affairs and Legal Affairs Committees of the Council of Europe Consultative Assembly by inviting him and his rapporteur to visit London for an informal exchange of views on Northern Ireland on a date to be arranged.