HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c681W
Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the total amount of expenditure on the building of houses and facilities in the Poleglass estate; what amount has been spent upon maintenance and repairs; what is the total number of dwelling units provided; and if he will express the expenditure as a figure per capita of residents;

(2) what is the amount spent on the erection of new houses by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in the area denned in "Making Belfast Work" as Catholic West Belfast; what is the amount in maintenance and repairs on such property; what is the amount paid in repair and improvement grants to residents in the area defined as Catholic West Belfast, published by his Department; what is the amount paid to voluntary housing organisations in this area; and what is the amount paid to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive by those who accepted the right to buy their property in the defined area.

Mr. Ian Stewart

[holding answer 28 July 1988]: These are matters for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, but I understand from the chairman that the information is not immediately available. I will write to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.

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