HC Deb 10 May 1990 vol 172 c230W
24. Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the operation of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

Mr. Brooke

The Government remain committed to the Anglo-Irish Agreement and the principles it embodies. However, we remain willing to examine any proposals concerning the agreement, particularly if they are likely to command widespread support.

27. Mr. Andrew MacKay

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his discussions with the Irish Government within the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

Mr. Brooke

The last meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference was on 19 April. Copies of the joint statement issued afterwards were placed in the Library and the Vote Office. I expect another meeting to be held within the next few weeks.

37. Mr. Flannery

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the next meeting of the Anglo-Irish Conference will take place.

Mr. McFall

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he next expects the Anglo-Irish Conference to meet.

Mr. Brooke

I expect the Intergovernmental Conference to meet in the next few weeks.