§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he has shown the Government of the Republic of Ireland the text of his draft legislation for decommissioning arms and explosives; [31091]
(2) if the Government of the Republic of Ireland has been asked to show him or his officials the text of their draft legislation for decommissioning arms and explosives; and if he will make a statement. [31103]
§ Sir Patrick MayhewBoth Governments are co-operating closely in drawing up legislation designed to underpin any decommissioning scheme.