Mr. Wm Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his policy regarding the establishment of an Institute of Community Studies in Northern Ireland; and whether he will make a further statement.
§ Mr. Moyle,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 10th May 1976], gave the following information:
It is my intention to establish a Centre for Community Studies which will be primarily concerned with giving advice to the Government on community and social problems in Northern Ireland. Its 151W functions will also include research, the publication of papers, the promotion of conferences and seminars and the organisation of short courses. Although financed initially by Government grant, the centre will be independent and I hope that when it is established, it will attract finance from other sources. Consultations on these and related issues are proceeding.