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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 February 1990.

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Photo of Mr Michael McNair-Wilson Mr Michael McNair-Wilson , Newbury 12:00, 1 February 1990

After so many years of acrimonious dissent, does my right hon. Friend not think it rather optimistic to expect the Northern Ireland party political leaders to reach some agreement over a devolved administration for their Province? Instead, perhaps the Government should set up a review into the shape and structure of regional and local government in Northern Ireland. I remind her that it is exactly 20 years since Sir Patrick McCrory produced his report on the structure of local government in Northern Ireland. Is my right hon. Friend aware that a new review would be a timely contribution ahead of any talks that may take place between the party political leaders?