Published Saturday, 25 April 2009
In a video message to the UUP annual general meeting in Belfast, the Tory leader said he believed the time was right for Northern Ireland to be brought back into the mainstream of United Kingdom politics.
Last year, the two parties announced an electoral pact which will see joint candidates standing at European and national elections.
Re-emphasising his commitment to the link Mr Cameron told the AGM: "I want MPs from Northern Ireland serving in a Conservative Government at Westminster.
I want to draw on the talents of people from all parts of the United Kingdom. That's my selfish strategic interest.
"Northern Ireland can move on from focusing on constitutional battles, because the constitutional issue is settled."