§ 22. Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the present state of relations with the Republic of Ireland.
§ Mr. HurdThe Government share the disappointment felt by many hon. Members at the attitude adopted by the Irish Government over European Community sanctions against Argentina, and at some lack of consultation over Irish actions in the Security Council. We have made our disappointment clear to the Irish Government. Looking forward, we believe that closer relations and co-operation between this country and the Republic remain very much in the interest of both.