§ Mr. MandelsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of repairing the Opera house in Belfast after its recent bombing; if he expects this cost to be met from ordinary funding of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe estimated cost of repairing the Grand Opera is £1.75 million. The Compensation Agency has accepted liability for the necessary repairs.