16. Mr. John M. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received in the current year regarding co-operation between the constitutional parties in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Tom KingI have received a number of such representations from leading members of the community who share my concern that ways should be found to bring about constructive dialogue and co-operation. It was in that spirit that I held a further meeting with the right hon. Member for the Lagan Valley (Mr. Molyneaux) and the hon. Member for Antrim (Rev. I. Paisley) on 26 January.
§ 42. Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from the constitutional parties in Northern Ireland regarding political progress.
§ Mr. Tom KingI have received a number of such representations, expressing a range of views. If political 355W progress is to be achieved, there will need to be a constructive exchange of views both between the constitutional parties themselves and with the Government.