HC Deb 06 June 1991 vol 192 c327W
Rev. Ian Paisley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he will list the names of the possible candidates for the position of independent chairman of strand 2 of the Ulster talks who have been suggested by the Irish Government and rejected by Her Majesty's Government;

(2) if he will list the names of the possible candidates for the position of independent chairman of strand 2 of the Ulster talks who have been suggested by Her Majesty's Government and rejected by the Irish Government.

Mr. Brooke

I would not regard it as helpful to disclose details surrounding the appointment of the chairman. To do so would also be a breach of confidentiality.