HC Deb 28 July 1977 vol 936 c537W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what action he is now going to take to improve the harbour facilities at Rathlin Island:

(2) what action he is now going to take to improve the harbour facilities at Bally-castle.

Mr. Concannon

Following a study of the Moyle District Council's proposals for improvements to the harbours at Rath-lin Island and Ballycastle, I have agreed that grant-aid should be given by the

Jobs created 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
(i) Department of Commerce 5,073 7,640 7,739 3,652 6,557
1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76
(ii) Local Enterprise Development Unit (financial years). 332 1,011 629 688 Not available

In addition, 350 jobs were created in 1976 as a result of two new projects assisted by the Northern Ireland Development Agency. Two job creation schemes funded by the Northern Ireland Department of Manpower Services have created the following new jobs:

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
Enterprise Ulster 1,044 323 143 204
Young Help 99