§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many non-departmental public bodies, agencies, boards and units have been set up by his Department since November 1985; how many staff are employed by them; if he will list the names and functions carried out by such organisations; and how many such organisations have been wound up since November 1985.
§ Mr. NeedhamSince November 1985, six such bodies have been. established (details are as shown) and four bodies have been wound up.
£ Department of Economic Development (ACE Scheme) 267,736.48 Department of the Environment (BAT) 35,749.60 Profits do not accrue from these programmes.
§ Mr. A. Cecil WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the Housing Executive or any 953W other Government body is funding new premises for the Divis joint development committee; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamI understand that there have been consultations between the executive and the committee about a possible alternative site for new premises, since the committee's present premises are scheduled for demolition. Neither the executive nor any other Government Department has proposals at present to fund any new premises.
§ Mr. A. Cecil WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what information he has as to whether the Divis joint development committee has applied to the International Fund for Ireland for contributions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThis is a matter for the board of the International Fund for Ireland. I have arranged to have the question referred to the chairman.