Former MP for Lagan Valley
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I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I wonder whether he would want to include in his condemnation of the present Government, condemnation of the Wilson Government and particularly the then Leader of the House, Ted Short, who took the initial steps in forming the Northern Ireland Committee. That progressed to the later stage of the Grand Committee and to the final third stage tonight...
We were expert.
Will the Leader of the House prevail on the usual channels to ensure that the Northern Ireland business set down for Wednesday will not entirely disappear? I assure him that we shall do all in our power to facilitate an easy passage for those vital matters.
Former MP for Lagan Valley
Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
Also represented South Antrim
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