Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the proposed ice rink by Castlereagh borough council is being considered for either (a) a Government grant or (b) a Government loan; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenIn view of the limited funds available for sport and recreation provision I do not see any prospect of being able to give any financial assistance.
No application has been received from Castlereagh borough council to borrow from the Government loan fund for this purpose.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the tender, accepted by Castlereagh borough council, for the proposed ice rink requires Government approval.
§ Mr. Chris PattenNo.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated final cost of the 379W proposed ice rink complex by Castlereagh borough council; and what is the projected effect on the rates in the borough.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThese are matters for Castlereagh borough council.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the proposed ice rink by Castlereagh borough council has received final planning permission.
§ Mr. Chris PattenYes.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the proposed ice rink by Castlereagh borough council has been given final approval by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenOn 12 February 1985 the Department of the Environment sanctioned Castlereagh borough council to raise a loan to finance the cost of constructing an ice-rink complex. The Department is not involved in giving any other approvals.