HL Deb 09 October 2000 vol 617 cc11-2WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their estimate of the present commercial value of the Port of Belfast; when they expect that a decision will be made about its privatisation; and what are the probable consequences of delaying the decision, for the economy and infrastructure of Northern Ireland. [HL3812]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

Responsibility for this subject has been devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly and is therefore no longer a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.