§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list by heading and amount the grant aid given to hotels and guest houses for(a) new build and (b) renovation since 1 January 1989 in the North Down constituency indicating the current room size criteria; and if he will make a statement. [1200]
§ Mr. AncramThe table shows the amount of grant aid given to hotels and guest houses in the North Down constituency for both new build and renovation work since January 1989. It also indicates the Northern Ireland tourist board's current room size criterion for new hotels and guest houses.
Financial assistance to accommodation developments in North Down constituency since 1989 A: New build £ B: Renovation £ C: Minimum room size (including en-suite facilities) Hotels 1,400,000.00 344,622.60 25 sq. metres Guesthouses — 37,970.68 20 sq. metres Total 1,400,000.00 382,593.28 —