HC Deb 22 October 1991 vol 196 c537W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will arrange for the preparation of a local area plan for the Ards peninsula.

Mr. Needham

The Ards peninsula is already included in the North Down and Ards area plan 1984–1995. This plan was statutorily adopted on 10 July 1989 after a public inquiry and is due for review by 1995.

Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals the Rural Development Council has for a rural action programme in the Ards peninsula; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

I shall write to the right hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.