HC Deb 20 June 1972 vol 839 cc87-8W
Mr. McManus

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what plans he has for establishing industries in the following areas of Fermanagh, namely, Derrylin, Belcoo, Beleek, Roslea, Newtown butler and Kenawley;

(2) what plans he has for establishing industries in the following areas of South Tyrone, namely, Coalisland, Dungannon, Aughnacloy, Dromore, Fintona, Cloghue, Firmlinetown and Trillick.

Mr. David Howell

Industrial development in Co. Fermanagh and South Tyrone is being encouraged by two means. First, the Northern Ireland Local Enterprise Development Unit is promot- ing the development of industries suited to the smaller towns and villages. Its current programme includes advance factories or sites at Derrylin, Coalisland, Fintona and Fivemiletown.

In addition, the unit is in contact with some 56 cases with potential for development in Fermanagh and South Tyrone; these cover all but two of the places listed.

Secondly, "key centres", under the Northern Ireland Development Programme, are being developed at Enniskillen, Dungannon and Omagh to serve the areas of Fermanagh and South Tyrone, including the places named in the Questions.