§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made with the building of the new police station in Coleraine; when he estimates the remaining contracts will be let; and when the new station will be completed. [157893]
§ Mr. IngramAll remaining contracts and tenders relating to the new Royal Ulster Constabulary station at Coleraine have now been awarded. Building works are expected to start by early May 2001 with a contract period of 27 months.
§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the RUC contract for accommodation at the Ministry of Defence buildings at Laurel Hill, Coleraine expires; and what steps have been taken to extend that contract until the new police station in Coleraine is ready for occupation. [157883]
§ Mr. IngramThe Royal Ulster Constabulary operational and support personnel located at Laurel Hill MOD base are currently being relocated back to Coleraine Royal Ulster Constabulary station and this is expected to be completed by the end of April 2001 at which time the leasing arrangements with the MOD will be terminated.