§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what date the rate rebate scheme ended for city centre properties in Belfast; how much was paid under the scheme; what notice and consultation took place before the scheme was terminated; and what proposals he has to review the situation of city centre traders, so as to help them in their present circumstances.
222Wcover the glass walls at the airport with a strong plastic protective film.
§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why the Ulster Airport Authority has refused to restrict the access of casual visitors and sightseers to Aldergrove Airport on the basis that such a restriction would have a detrimental effect on bar takings; and, whether he is satisfied with that reason.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe possible effect on bar takings played no part whatsoever in the decision by Northern Ireland Airports Ltd. not to restrict the access of casual visitors to the airport. The decision was taken on the grounds that it would not be practicable to distinguish such visitors from the families of air travellers to whom great inconvenience would be caused were such restrictions to be imposed.