Exclusion of Ministers from Office

Part of Orders of the Day — Northern Ireland Bill – in the House of Commons at 4:04 pm on 23 July 1998.

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Photo of Andrew MacKay Andrew MacKay Conservative, Bracknell 4:04, 23 July 1998

The right hon. Gentleman would not expect me to comment on the SDLP's policy on that or any other matter. I note that the hon. Member for South Down (Mr. McGrady) is in his place and he may try to catch your eye later, Mr. Lord. I am sure that he will wish to answer that point.

The right hon. Member for Strangford (Mr. Taylor) knows that we have taken every opportunity to emphasise and underline the inextricable link, which needs to repeated again and again. In fairness to the Secretary of State, she has always done the same, as have the other Ministers present today.