HC Deb 12 June 1980 vol 986 c265W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will consider employing a firm of public relations consultants to publicise the policies of Her Majesty's Government in Northern Ireland as a counterweight to Provisional IRA claims.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

Extensive measures are already taken to publicise the policies of Her Majesty's Government in relation to Northern Ireland both within the United Kingdom and abroad. I do not consider that any worthwhile purpose would be achieved by employing a firm of public relations consultants.