§ Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to the forum talks taking place in the Republic of Ireland over Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyDiscussions in the new Ireland forum are a matter for the political parties involved. Such discussions cannot affect the fundamental position that there will be no change in the status of Northern Ireland as a part of the United Kingdom without the consent of a majority of people of Northern Ireland.