HC Deb 08 April 1998 vol 310 c268W
15. Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in what ways the proposed democratically elected institutions will differ from the district councils in Northern Ireland; which powers the Government intend to transfer to these bodies; and if she will make a statement.[36904]

Mr. Ingram

Following agreement in the talks the proposed Assembly for Northern Ireland could exercise devolved executive and legislative responsibility over at least the responsibilities of the six Northern Ireland Government Departments.