HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 c400W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a further statement of his plans for devolution for Northern Ireland.

Mr. Mason

The Government wish to see a restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. I have made it clear that I will be willing to consider any arrangement which would involve the devolution of real power and responsibility to a new elected body provided that the arrangement was one that seemed likely to be able to command widespread support in both parts of the community.