HC Deb 24 March 1988 vol 130 cc223-4W
40. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he is planning any new initiatives to help cross-community understanding.

Dr. Mawhinney

A number of measures have recently been taken, including the creation of a central community relations unit to advise on all aspects of relations between the two traditions in Northern Ireland, and a new scheme to support cross-community contact between young people. My right hon. Friend and I keep under review the scope for further measures which might assist in improving community relations. In that context I met the leaders of the four main churches on 21 March.