§ 13. Mr. McCuskerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress is being made in the review of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
§ Mr. Tom KingWork on the review of the workings of the Intergovernmental Conference is continuing. I invited interested parties and individuals to submit their views on the workings of the conference by the end of 1988. A number of contributions have been received and these are being considered. As my right hon. Friend the Minister of State has confirmed, the House will also have an opportunity to express its views.
§ 20. Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a further statement on the working of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
§ Mr. Tom KingThe most recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference took place in Belfast on 14 December 1988. A copy of the joint statement issued after the meeting, which lists the subjects discussed, has been placed in the Library. As I told the House earlier this 741W afternoon, a review of the workings of the Intergovernmental Conference is currently in progress as provided under article 11 of the agreement. The House will have an opportunity to express its views before the review is completed.
§ 15. Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the last meeting of the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place; and what matters were discussed.
§ Mr. Tom KingThe last meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference took place on 14 December 1988. A copy of the joint statement issued after the meeting, which lists the subjects discussed, has been placed in the Library.