§ Baroness Trumpingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have any plans to hold talks with members of the Provisional Sinn Fein during their anticipated visit to the Greater London Council.
The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (The Earl of Gowrie)No; and, as my noble friend will be aware, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary signed exclusion orders on 8th December in respect of the Sinn Fein members in question.