HC Deb 05 March 1976 vol 906 c756W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the interest charged on loans from Government sources to harbour commissioners and harbour authorities in Northern Ireland; whether the same terms are given to all such harbour authorities and commissioners; whether any harbour has a loan from a private source; if so, at what rate of interest; and what is the amount of such a loan;

(2) what are the total loans from Government sources to each harbour authority and harbour commission in Northern Ireland; whether the repayments are up to date in each case; what is the return on capital invested at each such harbour; what is the number employed at each such harbour; and what is the capital invested for each job.

Mr. Orme

It has not proved possible in the short time available since the Questions were tabled to compile the detailed information sought by the hon. Member. Full replies will be sent as soon as possible.