§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the para-military groups with which his officials have held talks.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNo. As I have told the House on several occasions but notably on 4th and 10th July, there has been contact over a number of years between officials and a wide range of individuals and of organisations which are not proscribed. To give further details would not be helpful.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether meetings between his officials and Provisional Sinn Fein are still taking place; and how many of these meetings have been held since 10th February 1975.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.