§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what grants are available for the provision of accommodation in public houses.
§ Mr. NeedhamA new scheme of selective financial assistance will be available from 2 April 1990 to private sector projects providing additional tourist accommodation or upgrading existing facilities. Assistance in the form of interest relief grants or loans will be offered to projects which can demonstrate the potential to achieve more holiday visitors to Northern Ireland, leading to additional revenue and/or employment. Public house developments which meet those criteria will be considered. Projects in Belfast and Londonderry may also qualify for urban development grant in appropriate cases.