HC Deb 07 May 1985 vol 78 c349W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he received an application from Castlereagh borough council for grant aid towards the replacement of Belvoir community centre; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

A grant application was received in the Department of Education on 31 January 1985. Insufficient details about the proposed scheme were submitted and have not yet been provided by the council. However, funds for such provision are limited, and the application will have to be considered along with many other priority schemes submitted by all district councils and in the light of other higher priority schemes planned by Castlereagh borough council.

Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he received an application from Castlereagh borough council for grant aid towards the cost of replacement of Braniel community centre; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

A grant application was received in the Department of Education on 9 September 1983. Insufficient details about the proposed scheme were submitted and have not yet been provided by the council. However, funds for such provision are limited; and the application will have to be considered along with many other priority schemes submitted by all district councils and in the light of other higher priority schemes planned by Castlereagh borough council.

Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he has approved the submission by Castlereagh borough council of an application to the European regional development fund for financial assistance, either by grant or loan, towards the capital costs of the proposed Dundonald international ice-bowl by Castlereagh borough council;

(2) what is the amount of loan or grant to be paid from the European regional development fund towards the cost of the Robinson leisure centre in Castlereagh; what are the terms of this assistance; and if he will make a statement;

(3) if he has approved the submission to the European Economic Community of an application by Castlereagh borough council for a loan towards the cost of the Robinson leisure centre.

Dr. Boyson

I shall reply to the right hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.

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