Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what sums he has granted to the New University of Ulster towards the action-research project being carried out by the University in New Lodge, Turf Lodge, Ballymacarret and Tullycarnett areas; how much is being spent in each area; how long 320W the programme will run; and under what conditions the sums were granted.
§ Mr. Carter,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 4th July 1978; Vol. 953, c. 167], gave the following information:
The Department of Health and Social Services is making a grant of £47,000 to the New University of Ulster towards the cost of this action research protect. The project has been accepted as a pilot scheme to combat poverty under the EEC social action programme, and a proportion of the cost of the project is recoverable from EEC funds.
It is estimated that the following direct costs will be incurred in the respective areas:
New Lodge £7,000 Turf Lodge £7,000 Ballymacarrett (2 areas) £14,000 Tullycarnett £7,000 The other costs, including assistance, data analysis and printing, will be incurred at the University.
The project, which started in February 1978, is expected to be completed by December 1979. A contract for the project has been drawn up between the Department of Health and Social Services and the New University of Ulster.
Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the role of the Department of Health and Social Services in Northern Ireland in the action-research project on poverty being carried out by the New University of Ulster in specified areas of Belfast.
§ Mr. Carter,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 4th July 1978; Vol. 953, c. 167], gave the following information:
The Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland requested the New University of Ulster to undertake this project, and is making a grant towards the cost. A steering committee of departmental representatives, which is monitoring the work, is available to give advice as required.