HC Deb 20 December 1989 vol 164 c225W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish the reasons for the proposal by the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) Roads Service to stop up Love lane, Carrickfergus, under article 40 of the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The notice of intention to make an order for the stopping up of Love lane, published by the Department of the Environment, indicated that a copy of the draft order was available for inspection at the Lord Chancellor's Department's office in Carrickfergus. The draft order sets out the reason for the proposed stopping up—that the Department is of the opinion that another road is available which provides alternative facilities for traffic.

Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) Roads Service will give the fullest consideration to any alternative solution put forward by objectors before proceeding on the basis of the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) proposals for Love lane, Carrickfergus.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Yes. Under the provisions of schedule 6 to the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, the Department of the Environment is required to consider all representations made.