HC Deb 05 August 1975 vol 897 cc160-1W
Mr. Frank Maguire

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what new investments are envisaged for Fermanagh and South Tyrone; and what special methods he has for alleviating unemployment in these areas.

Mr. Concannon

Major projects for public investment in these districts over the next five years include the completion of over 3,000 public sector dwellings under the present Northern Ireland Housing Executive programme; the Dungannon by-pass road; the Killyhevlin water scheme; a telephone exchange, an engineering centre for the Post Office, and a health centre at Enniskillen; an RUC station, and a telephone exchange at Dungannon; and an old people's home at Lisnaskea.

These districts benefit from the full range of Government measures aimed at creating and preserving employment in Northern Ireland, particularly in areas of above-average unemployment.