§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the reply by the right hon. Member for Mid-Oxon (Mr. Hurd) to the hon. Member for Lewes (Mr. Rathbone) on 23 June, Official Report, column 142–144, what progress has been made to achieve unanimity in the European Economic Community Council of Ministers on the matter of aid to Northern Ireland housing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.