§ Mr. Nicholsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the total amount of money spent by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on modernisation schemes each year since 1980 in (a) Newry and Mourne district council area and (b) in Armagh district council area;
(2) what is the proposed expenditure by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on modernisation schemes during 1985–86 in (a) Newry and Mourne district council area and (b) Armagh district council area.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThis is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, but I understand from the chairman that the information is not readily available; I shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.