HC Deb 13 May 1983 vol 42 c555W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the maintenance costs of the Madams Bank bridge until 1996, at 1983 prices.

Mr. David Mitchell

Approximately £0.75 million.

Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is now the total estimated cost of the Madams Bank bridge, including the cost of the approach and other roads constructed as part of the same general scheme; how much was received in (a) grants and (b) loans from the European Community; and what is the rate of interest payable on any loans given from the European Community.

Mr. David Mitchell

The total estimated cost is £26.9 million; a grant commitment of £10.1 million has been made from the European regional development fund, of which £6.3 million has been received; £0.6 million has been borrowed from the European Investment Bank at 11.5 per cent. per annum.