HC Deb 09 March 1989 vol 148 c623W
18. Mr. Flannery

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress he has made in holding talks with the political parties in Northern Ireland since 14 February.

22. Ms. Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what responses he has received to his call for talks with the political parties in Northern Ireland.

26. Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what response his appeal to the political parties in Northern Ireland to engage in talks with him has received.

Mr. Tom King

In my speech in east Belfast on 14 February, I said that we would be seeking to explore with all in Northern Ireland who have a contribution to make, what possibilities may now exist for political progress. This process has now started.