§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions he held with Mr. George Thomson, the European Regional Commissioner, on his recent visit to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeMr. George Thomson will be paying his first visit to Northern Ireland as the EEC Commissioner responsible for regional policy on 24th and 25th May. My right hon. Friend hopes to have the opportunity to exchange views with him during his visit on questions germane to Northern Ireland's future economic development.