Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations have been made to the United States Government regarding visa applications from Sinn Fein members to travel to the United States since 9 February. [16349]
§ Mr. AncramA decision on applications for visas to visit the United States is a matter for the US Government. We have informed the US Government of the changed circumstances of our contacts with Sinn Fein as a result of the breakdown in the IRA ceasefire.