§ Mr. TrimbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if any unqualified commitment has been given to the Government of the Irish Republic to incorporate(a) some or all of the principles set out in the new framework for agreement. [28365]
§ Mr. AncramThe proposals in "A New Framework for Agreement" are
A shared understanding between the British and Irish Governments to assist discussion and negotiation involving the Northern Ireland parties".The proposals are based firmly on the principle of consent of the people of Northern Ireland to any political settlement negotiated with the parties. There is therefore no predetermined outcome.