Political Parties (Ireland) (Hansard, 2 February 2004)

HC Deb 02 February 2004 vol 417 c730W 730W

§ Mrs. Iris Robinson
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his discussions with the Irish Government on criminal activities funding political parties. [150762]

§ The Prime Minister
The two Governments regularly discuss combating the criminal activities of paramilitary organisations. The detail of these discussions is confidential.
The mechanisms for funding political parties in Northern Ireland is currently under review and a Parliamentary announcement will be made shortly.