HC Deb 02 May 1989 vol 152 cc63-4W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the earliest possible date on which an announcement can be expected of the start date for redevelopment and housing action in central Carrickfergus.

Mr. Needham

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and I have been advised by the chief executive that an examination of housing strategy for central Carrickfergus, which includes the use of investment appraisal techniques, is expected to be completed by the end of 1989. The executive will then determine what proposals it should submit to the Department of Environment (NI) for approval.

Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has for the Carrickfergus central area.

Mr. Needham

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and I have been advised by the chief executive that three proposed redevelopment areas have been declared and a potential housing action area is being considered. The Housing Executive expects to be in a position by the end of 1989 to reach conclusions on specific proposals to be submitted to the Department of Environment (NI) for approval.

Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when owner occupiers and residents will be informed of decisions by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on future housing development of central Carrickfergus.

Mr. Needham

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and I have been advised by the chief executive that residents will be informed if and when a vesting order application is made to the Department of Environment (NI) or a housing action area declared.