HC Deb 19 February 1979 vol 963 c43W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Prime Minister when Her Majesty's Government agreed that the Government of the Republic of Ireland should approach the Home Department direct to discuss the internal affairs of the United Kingdom, such as Northern Ireland.

The Prime Minister

Contacts between Ministers and officials of Her Majesty's Government and those of the Government of the Republic of Ireland are made under the auspices of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.