Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at what location will the third strand of the Northern Ireland talks relating to the British and Irish relationship be held.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 13 May 1991]: No decisions have yet been taken.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what facilities, travelling allowances, and daily allowances are paid to those participating in the inter-party talks at Parliament buildings, Stormont.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 13 May 1991]: Each party has been provided with a suite of three offices consisting of one for the party leader, one for delegates and a fully equipped office. Delegates are entitled to claim travel and subsistence allowances at normal civil service rates in respect of days when talks take place. A daily allowance of £78.50 is payable to those delegates who lose earnings or incur additional business overheads because of their attendance at the talks.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons from each political 127W party qualify for allowances and expenses in connection with the inter-party talks at Parliament buildings, Stormont.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 13 May 1991]: Each of the four parties has accredited a delegation of 10 persons who are entitled to claim allowances and expenses. In addition, up to three members of each party's support staff may claim travel and subsistence allowance at normal civil service rates.