§ Q33. Mr. O'Halloranasked the Prime Minister what plans he has to meet the Northern Ireland TUC.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no present plans to meet the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, though it is aware that I am willing to consider a meeting whenever it seems appropriate. I am kept informed of its views through my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who is always ready to take into account any representations made by the746W trade union movement in Northern Ireland.