HC Deb 25 February 1982 vol 18 cc464-5W
17. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress he has made in his discussions with interested parties in the Province towards the formulation of a new plan for the restoration of meaningful local government in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Prior

As I told the House on 28 January, all the main Northern Ireland political parties agree that the most desirable form of local administration for the Province is devolved government. I am currently engaged in talks with the parties to see whether that objective can be achieved.