§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
With the suspension of the devolved administration in Northern Ireland, what detailed arrangements have been put in place to replace the North/South Ministerial Council decision-making process; and whether this is an interim measure which can have no impact on long-term policy-making or new areas of activity. [HL1781]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given on 18 December 2002 (WA 104).
The exchange of notes has been laid before both Houses of Parliament (Cmd 5708).