§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what consultation he has had with the Northern Ireland committee of the Irish TUC concerning its proposals for economic expansion in the deprived areas.
§ Mr. David HowellMinisters maintain close touch with the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, both directly and through the committee's participation in the Northern Ireland Economic Council and similar bodies. As a result, the Government are well aware of the union's programme for economic expansion and welcome the attention focused on key social and economic issues.