In the same spirit of constructive candour that characterised the Prime Minister's remarks, I would like to address the point he made about perception difficulties for Unionists in terms of Sinn Féin being included in government in Northern Ireland, in contrast to the situation in the South. The Prime Minister is correct in saying the Government's response to this perception of differential treatment may not be as pithily expressed as the charge. However, that does not make our position any less valid.