Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied with the progress of building at the new lairage facilities at Cairnryen which are being constructed in connection with the roll-on, roll-off cattle transport venture; and what is the completion date for the facilities.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI understand that tenders are currently being sought by the Northern Ireland Agricultural Trust for the building of the lairage. With an expected four-month building period it is unlikely that the service can operate before January 1976. I am satisfied that progress has been and is as rapid as possible.