§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make an assessment of the impact of Anglo-Irish Agreement on attitudes in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Tom King[pursuant to his reply, 17 November 1986, c. 59]: The agreement continues to be generally welcomed by nationalists although opposition to it within the unionist community remains strong. Such opposition is misguided since the agreement offers substantial benefits to both sides of the community without in any way detracting from the rights or interest of either. The Government will, therefore, continue to implement the agreement in the interests of all the people in Northern Ireland.