§ 9. Mr. Matthew BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the current situation regarding community relations in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. AncramThe most recent social attitudes survey indicated that perceptions of relations between Protestants and Catholics continue to improve.
This is encouraging, but the healing of community divisions will require goodwill on all sides, at political, community and individual levels. Government will continue to encourage and support those involved in community relations work.