HC Deb 13 January 2003 vol 397 c424W
Lady Hermon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the ownership of Donaghadee Harbour. [90453]

Angela Smith

Under' the Donaghadee Harbour Act 1820, ownership of the Harbour is vested in the Donaghadee Harbour Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners currently consists of officials of the Department for Regional Development, together with a representative from the Department of Finance and Personnel. As the Department for Regional Development bears the cost of harbour maintenance and upkeep, consideration is currently being given to bringing forward legislation transferring ownership of the harbour to the Department.