HC Deb 09 July 1997 vol 297 c510W
8. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the preconditions under which Sinn Fein will be admitted to peace talks with the Government. [5897]

Mr. Murphy

There is no need for a further statement on this matter. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made it clear in his statement of 25 June what Sinn Fein need to do to enter talks, and he published at that time the aide memoire which had been sent to Sinn Fein following their two meetings with officials in May.