HC Deb 17 May 1991 vol 191 c295W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many covers on control boxes of electric columns in Millisle, County Down have been removed this year; what proposals he has to make these covers more secure; and if he will make a statement on the inherent danger to children and the public in Millisle by these exposed electrical installations.

Mr. Needham

No covers have been removed this year. Arrangements exist for repairing and securing any control boxes which may be damaged.

Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will provide a footway at Moss road, Millisle, from the Orange hall as far as the car park on the opposite side of Moss road; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

A scheme to extend the existing footway on the south side of the Moss road, Millisle from the Orange hall to the A2 junction is planned for the next financial year subject to finance being available. There are no proposals to provide a footway on the opposite side of the road.