HC Deb 25 April 1985 vol 77 cc536-7W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has received an application from Castlereagh borough council to sanction the raising of a loan for the major extension scheme to the Braniel community centre in Castlereagh borough; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chris Patten

No.

Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what date he received an application from Castlereagh borough council for sanction to raise a loan for the proposed new Belvoir community centre; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chris Patten

On 14 November 1984 an application was received from Castlereagh borough council for sanction to borrow £9,300 to acquire a site for a proposed community centre at Belvoir. This was granted on 6 December.

Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if a Government grant will be made available for the proposed new Braniel community centre in Castlereagh borough;

(2) if a Government grant will be made available for the proposed new Belvoir community centre in Castlereagh borough.

Mr. Scott

Funds available for sport, recreation and community provision, as for provisions in other areas, are limited; these applications will have to be considered in conjunction with many other schemes regarded as priorities by all the district councils, and in the light of other higher priority schemes planned by Castlereagh borough council.