§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what extent Sir William Nield, Permanent Secretary in the Northern Ireland Office or Mr. Howard Smith or any member of their respective staffs, has had discussions directly with Ministers or officials of the Eire Government or indirectly through intermediaries normally resident in Northern Ireland about the Darlington talks, the proposed referendum or the district council elections.
§ Mr. WhitelawNo talks of the kind referred to in the Question have taken place.