§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, before the establishment of full diplomatic representation between the United Kingdom and the Vatican, the Vatican indicated to him that it accepted Northern Ireland as an integral part of the United Kingdom and not as part of the Republic of Ireland.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsThe Holy See has indeed accepted that the Apostolic Pro-Nuncio's diplomatic responsibilities extend to the whole of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.