§ 31. Reverend Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received in regard to the announcement of the date of the proposed local elections; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonMy right hon. Friend has received representations to the effect that the local elections, fixed for 6th December, should not be held during the winter because of lack of light and of the security situation. He is aware, as he told the House on Tuesday, of the feeling in many quarters that the local elections should not be held until after the plebiscite on the border.—[Vol. 843, c. 31.]