§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the impact of the devolution proposals on the prospects for establishing an Assembly in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement. [36867]
§ Marjorie Mowlam[holding answer 30 March 1998]: The discussion of the Government's proposals for devolution to Scotland and Wales has provided a helpful backdrop to the negotiations on new arrangements for the government of Northern Ireland. The establishment of devolved institutions in Scotland, Wales and, I hope, 76W Northern Ireland will open up interesting possibilities for developing the totality of relationships among the peoples of Britain and Ireland.