HC Deb 25 October 1994 vol 248 c545W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether his Department has yet made a full response to the points which were raised with him at his meeting on 11 August with the representatives of the Manufacturing and Construction Industries Alliance in connection with the proposed grant to the Hualon corporation in connection with the development of new textile facilities in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 24 October 1994]: My right hon. and learned Friend responded in full to the points raised at the 11 August meeting by way of letter to my hon. Friend dated 11 October 1994.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent representations he has received concerning the proposed grant to the Hualon Corporation in connection with the development of new textile facilities in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 24 October 1994]: Apart from meeting the hon. Member and two representatives from Coats Viyella and Council of British Cotton textiles since July 1994, Ministers have received two written representations—both from individuals.