Heath: We're firm on Ulster and industry

TORY LEADER, Edward Heath laid heavy emphasis yesterday on the government's determination to hold its ground against inflation at home and terrorism in Ulster.

Three thousand Tory women clapped and cheered on the last day of their annual conference at Central Halls, Westminster, as Heath waived his fist to stress there would be no retreat on industrial relations, or on maintaining the rule of law in Northern At the same time he went out of his way to appeal to moderates in the TUC, the unions and among the people of the six counties.

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186a Clapham High St, London, SW4 7UG He said: "It is policy that there : lar trials of streng community and I unions.

'In his speech Mr Feather said was time there talking" between ment, employers warmly welcome wnicn Ivir reatner nas now ex- • Dandha. pressed to discuss all these matters with us.

'We share Mr Feather's desire to find new ways of reaching sensible settlements - on the understanding that the settlements respect the interests of the consumer, the housewife and the _community as a whole, as well as the interests of employer and employee' Turning to Ulster, Heath said: 'There may be some who argue that _British troops should be withdrawn, the British responsibility abandoned and the Irish left to fight out their future among themselves.' acceptable to us that there be areas in any part of the Kingdom where the rule is neglected or reviled.' In a pointed reference to the women of Belfast and Derry he said: 'We have seen in Northern Ireland ever since Willy Whitelaw took over some remarkable demonstrations for peace. in many cases led, not surprisingly. by the women of Northern Ireland.

'They have demonstrated that their desire for peace can overcome the barriers that still divide the communities.' Leaders of the now had to follow of the people.

Earlier. Heath had walked triumphantly into the packed conference hall amid an eruption of feather festooned hats, waveing hands, and wild cheering.