§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made towards the establishment of a gas pipeline from the Kinsale field in the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerAgreement in principle has been reached on the main terms on which a supply of natural gas might be made available from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland. The terms are now being considered by the United Kingdom and Irish Governments, and a final decision on the project will be taken in the light of these considerations.