§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what number of meetings his officials had with the Provisional Sinn Fein since February 1975, what was the agenda at those meetings; and when the last meeting took place.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesIt would not be sensible to give information on the number of meetings held or when they took place since this would inhibit further exchanges.
As I told the House on 11th February —[Vol. 886, c. 207]—these meetings have been held to explain Government policy and discuss arrangements for maintaining the cease-fire.