HC Deb 16 July 1985 vol 83 c92W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which foreign countries have made representations about the possible re-routeing of parades which would normally take place in Northern Ireland during June, July and August; and what response he has made to such representations.

Mr. Renton

The Irish Government made representations about the routeing of marches in Portadown in connection with a St. Patrick's day parade. But we have received no recent representations. We have always made it clear to the Irish that the re-routeing of parades is a matter for the police.

Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which foreign countries have made representations about the possible banning of parades which would normally take place in Northern Ireland during June, July and August; and what response he has made to such representations.

Mr. Renton

None.