HC Deb 18 March 1976 vol 907 c583W
20. Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when his officials last held talks with the Provisional Sinn Fein; and what future meetings have been arranged.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

As I have frequently said in the House, my officials will talk with any lawful organisation in Northern Ireland, although no negotiations have taken place, or will take place. I am not prepared to give details of meetings with individual organisations.