Members of Parliament (Visits)

HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 cc173-4W

Mr. Orme

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on Members of Parliament visiting Northern Ireland.

Mr. Whitelaw

I have always welcomed visits to Northern Ireland by small delegations of Members. When such visits take place at my invitation, or with my active co-operation, expenses incurred by hon. Members may be met from the Northern Ireland Office Vote. On this basis I have authorised payment of the expenses of the delegation which visited Northern Ireland in June 1972.