HC Deb 06 November 1987 vol 121 cc933-4W
Mr. McGrady

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many SPED applications were made in 1986–87 in the areas covered by the following district offices; Downpatrick, Kilkeel, Banbridge, Newry district (1) and Newry district (2) and, of applications made, how many people were rehoused (i) within the district area and (ii) outside the district area in 1986–87.

Mr. Needham

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland. Housing Executive. I understand from the chairman that. during 1986–87, the following numbers of applications under the scheme for the purchase of evacuated dwellings were received in these district office areas:

Number
Downpatrick 8
Kilkeel 3
Banbridge 1
Newry District (1) 0
Newry District (2) 0

Applicants usually decide to purchase other dwellings in the private sector rather than request rehousing by the Housing Executive. Records are not kept of their new addresses.

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