HC Deb 09 February 1989 vol 146 c790W
31. Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received regarding the provision and modernisation of fibre-optic links in Northern Ireland to improve links with the European Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Viggers

I have not received any such representations. Under the STAR programme we have agreed with the European Community that funding will be available from the European regional development fund for:

  1. (i) an optical fibre ring within Northern Ireland;
  2. (ii) an optical fibre link from Northern Ireland to Great Britain; and
  3. (iii) an optical fibre link between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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