HC Deb 09 May 1985 vol 78 c505W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 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 asssistance; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

[pursuant to his reply, 7 May 1985, c. 347]: No European regional development fund assistance has been committed to the cost of this centre.

Mr. John David Taylor

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

Mr. Boyson

[pursuant to his reply, 7 May 1985, c. 347]: No; Castlereagh borough council has written to the Department of Economic Development applying for a European regional development fund grant and has provided preliminary information which is being considered.