HC Deb 01 May 2002 vol 384 cc839-40W
18. Helen Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had with the US Government on US support for communities in Northern Ireland. [51685]

Dr. John Reid

I have discussed this issue with the US Government and a range of US organisations during my visits in February and March. I am grateful for the support the United States gives to Northern Ireland. I am also grateful to organisations like the Irish American Partnership and the Ireland Funds for what they have done for Northern Ireland over the years.