Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much of the £9.5 million, approximately, which will become available from the new European regional development fund special measure for the border areas, will be made available to each of the qualifying district council areas in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonA programme for the implementation of the measure is being prepared by the Department of Economic Development for submission to the European Commission for its approval. This programme will include projects suggested by district councils, which will participate in their implementation. The Department will seek to ensure that each of the 25 eligible councils is given an oppportunity to participate.