Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Bannside (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Wednesday, 2 May 2007 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Engagements

Question: The Prime Minister will be aware that yesterday—[Interruption.] The Prime Minister will be aware that yesterday, we had a visit in Northern Ireland from the President of the European Commission. At that meeting, the President made an announcement that he was instituting a taskforce to look into Northern Ireland’s position regarding the money that comes from Europe, and also to help new industry. Will the Prime Minister join me and the people of Northern Ireland in welcoming that announcement, and will he give us a promise today, before he leaves office, that he will back it all the way?

Answer: I understand the importance of the visit by the President of the European Commission, which was made partly in direct response to a request from the right hon. Gentleman. I can assure him that I will fully back whatever the Commission does to support investment and industry in Northern Ireland.

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