HC Deb 09 November 1971 vol 825 cc124-5W
Q6. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Prime Minister whether he will seek a meeting with the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland to discuss the introduction of martial law in Northern Ireland in conjunction with the appointment of a United Kingdom Cabinet Minister with sole responsibility for Northern Ireland.

The Prime Minister

No, but my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and I remain in close touch with the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and have regular meetings with him.

Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Prime Minister what plans he has regarding the future form of the Government of Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maudling

I have been asked to reply.

I would refer my hon. Friend to what I said in the debate on 22nd September.

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