§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are his plans for the improvement of the harbour at Church Bay, Rathlin Island.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe harbour authority responsible for any improvement of the harbour at Church Bay, Rathlin Island, is Antrim County Council; after 1st October 1973 it will be Moyle District Council. The Government have agreed in principle to make grants for suitable improvements which the council may decide to carry out.
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§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what amounts of money have been spent on the roads of Rathlin Island during the past five years.
§ Mr. David HowellI am informed that the Antrim County Council, the responsible road authority, has spent approximately £1,000 a year during the past five years on the public roads of Rathlin Island.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how long it is since the last house was built on Rathlin Island by the public authority.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe last houses built on Rathlin Island by a public authority were completed in 1926.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has for road improvements on Rathlin Island.
§ Mr. Peter MillsFollowing my recent visit to the island, we are considering what further action might be taken in addition to the current plans.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what amount of money was spent on the improvement of the harbour Church Bay, Rathlin Island, during the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Peter MillsAntrim County Council, which is the harbour authority, has spent about £8,000 on Church Bay, Rathlin Island, during the past 10 years.