§ Mr. Archerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what changes he expects to bring forward in social legislation in Northern Ireland as a result of the Anglo-Irish agreement.
§ Mr. Tom KingChanges in social legislation are the sole responsibility of the United Kingdom Government. In considering any changes we take account of views, expressed by the Irish Government under article 5(c) of the Anglo-Irish agreement as well as those expressed by other interested parties. I have put in the Library the joint 367W statement issued after each meeting of the intergovernmental conference, which notes matters, including social matters which were discussed there.