§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he has taken in the development programme for Rathlin Island.
§ Mr. ConcannonThere is no formal development programme for Rathlin Island. Northern Ireland Government Departments and the Moyle District Council have been implementing or examining proposals falling within their functional responsibilities. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning is co-ordinating an inter-departmental examination and consulting the district council about the problems facing the island and all possible alternatives for its future development.