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Business of the House

Further to the question of the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) about the way in which Northern Ireland business is dealt with, the Leader of the House will have heard points of order in the House yesterday. This is a serious issue, because five Orders-in-Council are going through the House this week. Three further Orders-in-Council relating to Northern Ireland will be introduced next week. None of them can be amended—it is a straight yes or no vote—which is clearly an intolerable situation. I welcome the right hon. Gentleman's commitment to discussions with other parties, but can he ensure that the Northern Ireland parties are included in those discussions?