Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 March 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his policy is on underwriting the value of residents' property if contamination is found on lands in the Brockenridge area of Carrickfergus.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what his policy is on underwriting the value of residents' property if contamination is found on lands in the Brackenridge area of Carrickfergus. [220625] Angela Smith: Where land is found to be contaminated and this results in harm or the possibility of harm arising from the condition of that land, steps will be taken to determine the responsibility for its remediation. It is too early to say what the investigation in relation to the Brackenridge area may show, or what action, if any, may be required.

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