HC Deb 23 May 1980 vol 985 c406W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about his recent discussions with the Northern Ireland Economic Council.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

I met the Northern Ireland Economic Council on 9 May, when we had a useful exchange of views on a wide range of subjects, including public expenditure, the availability and use of EEC funds in Northern Ireland, energy and industrial development.