§ 5. Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his discussions with the political leaders in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsOn 2 July I announced to the House my intention to form a Northern Ireland Council and outlined my proposals for its composition and range of functions. I also told the House that I would consult the Northern Ireland political parties about the details of these proposals before inviting the House to approve them. This process has begun.