§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a progress report on the Northern Ireland enterprise zone.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Enterprise Zones (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, made on 13 April and coming into operation on 14 May, will enable the statutory designation 45W process to begin. The first stage of this process is to consult Belfast city council about the enterprise zone planning scheme before formal publication of the scheme and consideration of representations. Preparation of the planning scheme is under way.
I have now written to Belfast city council and representatives of a wide range of industrial and commercial interests inviting them to be members of an enterprise zones advisory committee. Its terms of reference are to advise and make recommendations on all matters associated with the successful launching, promotion and development of the Belfast enterprise zone. It is hoped to hold the first meeting later this month.
Financial Year Northern Ireland Tourist Board Provision of Amenities Grants towards the Provision of Tourist Accommodation Loans towards the provision of tourist accommodation Total £ 1975–76 603,553 604,973 645,030 232,182 2,085,738 1976–77 672,200 631,246 561,646 136,770 2,001,862 1977–78 665,000 457,721 346,049 44,800 1,513,570 1978–79 1,028,000 626,885 856,602 10,851 2,522,338 1979–80 1,176,000 920,626 1,841,297 138,711 4,076,634 1980–81 1,632,000 820,624 2,369,202 43,145 4,864,971