§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what Government grants were awarded for(a) ferry services and (b) bridge projects in Northern Ireland listed by region, for each of the last five years.
§ Mr. NeedhamGrants amounting to approximately £60,000 have been awarded in the current financial year to the operators of the ferry service between Ballycastle and Rathlin island. No grants were awarded in previous years.
The funding of public road bridges is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.