§ 23. Mr. ConnartyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to ensure that the Northern Ireland Forum discusses positive action in employment programmes in Northern Ireland. [35407]
§ Mr. AncramThe remit of the forum as provided by section 3(1) of the Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations, etc) Act 1996 is to discuss any issue which is relevant to promoting dialogue and understanding within Northern Ireland. It is a matter for the forum delegates to determine within that remit which issues they may wish to discuss.