§ 14. Huw Irranca-DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on progress with the multi-party talks. [81612]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe two Governments and the political parties met last Thursday to discuss the key issues related to political advance, including how to implement the Belfast Agreement in full and how to address the difficulties caused by paramilitary activity. We plan a further meeting tomorrow.
§ 16. Ann McKechinTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what meetings he has had with other political parties on restoring powers to the Northern Ireland Executive. [81614]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyIn recent weeks I have held bilateral meetings with all the parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Last Thursday the two Governments met a number of the parties to discuss the way forward. We shall meet them again tomorrow.