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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 1998. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if, on his recent visits to the Northern Ireland All-Party Talks, he discussed (a) cross-border powers, (b) power-sharing, (c) weighted votes to protect minority interests and (d) parity of esteem for all traditions.
Answer

Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if, on his recent visits to the Northern Ireland All-party Talks, he discussed (a) cross-border powers, (b) power- sharing, (c) weighted votes to protect minority interests and (d) parity of esteem for all traditions. [36784] Mr. Ron Davies: No. The purpose of my visit was to explain Welsh devolution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
309 c397-8W; 36784
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland Northern Ireland government Wales