§ Mr. Proctorasked the Prime Minister whether she has any plans to arrange a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Irish Republic; and if she will make a statement on Anglo-Irish relations.
§ The Prime MinisterThere are no plans for a meeting at present. Our future relations with the Republic will inevitably depend on the attitude of whatever Irish Government is formed next month. It is our long term aim to foster close relations with all our European Community partners.