§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement about the visit of the EEC Commissioner for Regional Policy, Mr. George Thomson, to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. David HowellMr. George Thomson visited Northern Ireland on 24th and 25th May to see at first hand its special problems. Ministers had most useful discussions with him about the Northern Ireland economy and the development of the Community's regional policy. Mr. Thomson also had discussions in Belfast and Londonderry with leading figures from industry, commerce and the trade unions.