In view of a number of statements the Taoiseach made about a response by the British Government to the Forum report, is it his view that this matter is now entirely one for the Government or does the all-party process which took place during the Forum deliberations, and subsequently in the preparation of its report, have any further bearing on the matter?

That seems to be a very different question.

Would you say so?

I would.

I do not think you are right. The Taoiseach might be inclined to answer it nevertheless, because it is topical and important.

The Chair recognises this as a different question.

I am the most orderly person in this House——

I would not quarrel with the Deputy on that.

——but I think this is very relevant to the whole matter of constitutional change and the response of the British Government which the Taoiseach mentioned.

But it does not arise on this question.

In response to Deputy De Rossa the Taoiseach mentioned a response from the British Government. Arising out of that reply, I am asking him if he envisages any role for the parties who participated in the Forum, or is it his view that this matter is now entirely within the province of the Government exclusively?

The Chair must rule that that is separate and distinct from——

Even having regard to the Taoiseach's supplementary answer?

No, the supplementary answer dealt with something in the Forum but that does not open this question to a full debate on the Forum.

We are talking about the response of the British Government.