§ Dr. HendronTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what level of(a) public and (b) private investment has been secured by his Department for the constituency of Belfast, West since 31 August 1994. [5125]
§ Mr. AncramFrom the information available, it is estimated that direct departmental public investment commitments are in excess of £330 million for this period. Related private sector investment is estimated at £101 million. In addition some £33.8 million under "Making Belfast Work" has been spent for the financial years 1994–95 and 1995–96. Figures for the Northern Ireland Office, and the Departments of Education and of Finance and Personnel are not included in these figures and can be made available only at a disproportionate cost.