§ 19. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how far the cross-border initiatives in tourism, health and the arts, announced by his Ministers in November last year, are a precursor for the all-Ireland bodies proposed in the framework document.
§ Mr. AncramThe initiatives announced in November were made on their own merits. I will not be drawn on the proposals likely to be contained in the joint framework document, except to reiterate that they will be for the consideration and agreement of the parties. Obviously if there has already been a declared mutual interest, these might be suitable subjects for north-south co-operation.
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