HC Deb 26 May 1988 vol 134 cc332-3W
Mr. Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met community groups in west Belfast to discuss the economic and social problems of the area: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met community groups in west Belfast to discuss its economic and social problems; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

Ministers and officials frequently meet Community and other groups to discuss how to improve economic, social and physical conditions. I believe that further measures taken must include a role for the voluntary and private sectors.