To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent representations he has received concerning the distribution of funds under the terms of the European Union's Peace and Reconciliation Institute. [36927]

In recent months, my right hon. and learned Friend has met representatives of voluntary organisations and the hon. Member for Antrim, North (Rev. Ian Paisley). My hon. Friend the Member for Cambridgeshire, North-East (Mr. Moss) and I have met with delegations led by Northern Ireland Members of the European Parliament to discuss a variety of issues in relation to the European Union special programme for peace and reconciliation. A vast range of written submissions was made as a result of the extensive consultation exercise carried out by the Department of Finance and Personnel.