Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is yet in a position to announce the future of the Orlit dwellings in Comber and Donaghadee; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonI am advised by the chairman of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive that the Orlit dwellings at Comber have an estimated servicable life of 10 to 15 years and those at Donaghadee 5 to 10 years. The Housing Executive is currently examining options for dealing with its stock of Orlit dwellings at both Comber and Donaghadee and will be consulting residents and public representatives as soon as possible.