Orders of the Day — Northern Ireland Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 8:45 pm on 16 June 1982.

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Photo of Mr John Patten Mr John Patten , Oxford 8:45, 16 June 1982

The right hon. Gentleman spoke of widespread acceptance of direct rule in the Province. I recall that in earlier debates he used the term "acquiescence". There is quite a difference