§ 14. Mr. BellinghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he next expects to meet representatives of different political parties to discuss the forthcoming election. [26388]
§ Sir Patrick MayhewMy right hon. Friend the Member for Devizes (Mr. Ancram) met representatives from the Progressive Unionist party last Friday and further preliminary consultations with the parties in Northern Ireland are currently being considered. We have undertaken to discuss issues relating to the negotiations and the deliberative forum with the relevant parties.