§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he discussed the work of the New Ireland Forum with Ministers of the Irish Government on Monday 7 November 1983; what conclusions were drawn from such discussions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorThe Taoiseach and his Ministerial colleagues spoke of the work of the New Ireland Forum. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said in the House on 8 November, we await its report with interest.