§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the latest estimated cost of the closure of the gas industry in Newry and Belfast.
§ Dr. BoysonThe cost of the closure of the gas industry in Newry and the greater Belfast area (that is the Belfast, Bangor and Newtownards undertakings) has been estimated at some £80 million. This figure includes deficit support for 1984–85.