HC Deb 26 November 1997 vol 301 cc578-9W
9. Mr. Savidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of progress in the Northern Ireland peace talks. [16239]

19. Mr. Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the progress of the political talks. [16250]

20. Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the peace process in Northern Ireland. [16251]

21. Mr. Fitzpatrick

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the current state of relationships between the parties involved in the Northern Ireland peace talks. [16252]

27. Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement about the development of the peace process. [16258]

Majorie Mowlam

Since substantive discussions began on 7 October, the talks have covered a great deal of ground: a large number of papers have been tabled and discussed, covering all the essential elements of a settlement.

It is taking time to bring all the participants to engage on the key issues, but I believe there are increasing signs that they are doing so. The Government will do all that they can to facilitate progress towards a settlement.

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