HC Deb 17 May 2000 vol 350 c150W
8. Ms Buck

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met European Commissioners to discuss EU structural funds allocated to Northern Ireland. [121152]

Mr. Ingram

On 25 November 1999 I met with Commissioner Neil Kinnock (Vice President Administrative Reform) over dinner at Hillsborough Castle but was unable to meet Commissioner Barnier (DG Regio) during his visit on 4 February 2000 due to political developments in relation to the suspension of devolution.

I hope to have the opportunity to meet Commissioner Barnier on 18 May in London.

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