§ Q16. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Prime Minister if, in view of recent events, he will invite the Prime Minister of Eire and the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland to confer with him in London in order to devise a plan for the abolition of the border between those two parts of Ireland and to achieve the unity of Ireland.
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to what my right hon. Friends the Home Secretary and the Defence Secretary said in the House yesterday.—[Vol. 788, c. 47–65 and c. 152–64.]
§ Q17. Mr. Roseasked the Prime Minister when he next proposes to meet the Northern Ireland Prime Minister.
§ The Prime MinisterNo date has yet been fixed for my next meeting with the Northern Ireland Prime Minister. My hon. Friend will be aware of the report given to the House yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, on his discussions with the Northern Ireland Government last week.—[Vol. 788, c. 47–65.]
§ Q19. Mr. McNamaraasked the Prime Minister when he will make an official visit to Northern Ireland.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no present plans to visit Northern Ireland.