Devolution: Northern Ireland

Mr. Paterson
To ask the Prime Minister what subjects were discussed during his talks with the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin at the time of the establishment of the new Northern Ireland Executive; what the outcome was of such discussions; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) on 18 June 2008, Official Report, columns 918-19W.