§ 22. Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals he has to improve transport links between business locations in Northern Ireland and the port of Dover to facilitate exports by Northern Ireland businesses.
§ Mr. AtkinsA programme of improvements to Northern Ireland's ports, airports, road and rail systems commenced in 1989. The programme's main aim is the improvement of Northern Ireland's transport links with Great Britain and the continent. It will run until the end of this year by which time some £180 million will have been spent, of which £120 million is being contributed by the European Community through the Northern Ireland transportation operational programme. Northern Ireland businesses will benefit from the enhancements to the region's road and rail networks and ports and airports.