§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has received a letter from the Irish Centre, Liverpool, concerning the Army's occupation of Casement Park; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNo such letter has been received.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many hon. 350W Members have written to him regarding the occupation of Casement Park; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeTwelve hon. Members have written on this subject. They were sent a copy of my letter of 19th January to the Gaelic Athletic Association, and told that the Army would leave Casement Park as soon as the security situation permitted.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from the Gaelic Athletic Association regarding the occupation of Casement Park; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeDiscussions took place with the association on 2nd August and 19th December 1972 and a number of letters have been received from its branches. It has not been possible to set a date when the Army will vacate Casement Park. The matter is kept under review, and as soon as the security situation permits the Army will leave.