HC Deb 21 May 1992 vol 208 cc241-2W
16. Mr. Ancram

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to conclude the talks he is holding with Northern Ireland political party leaders; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Patrick Mayhew

The talks, which resumed on 29 April, have a three-month period available to them.

26. Mr. Riddick

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress is being made in the talks involving the political parties in Northern Ireland.

Sir Patrick Mayhew

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Neath (Mr. Hain).