HC Deb 17 June 1998 vol 314 c254W
21. Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement about the development of the peace process. [44760]

Mr. Paul Murphy

Following the result of the referendum of 22 May when the people of Ireland, North and South, overwhelmingly endorsed the Belfast Agreement, I am confirmed in my view that we now have the best chance for a generation to bring lasting peace and political stability to Northern Ireland.