HC Deb 19 October 1988 vol 138 c954W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what information he has about the proposal to use the private residence at Barr Hall, Portaferry, as a prisoner rehabilitation centre; whether there is a planning permission for this proposal; and whether he will arrange a public inquiry before any planning decision is made for an application to use Barr Hall as a rehabilitation centre.

Mr. Needham

None. Should a planning application for such a proposal be received, it will be processed in the normal way, including consideration of the need for a public inquiry.