HC Deb 17 May 2000 vol 350 c152W
25. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the destruction by fire of the facilities at the Giant's Causeway. [121169]

Mr. Ingram

The fire at the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre destroyed 80 per cent. of the building. Senior Government officials met Moyle District Council on 4 May to discuss the development of a permanent replacement and the provision of temporary buildings in the interim so that services to visitors can be maintained. The Council has been asked to liaise with Government on a way forward.