Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the closure of the University of Ulster's Jordanstown swimming pool.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the closure of the University of Ulster's Jordanstown swimming pool. [224961] Mr. Gardiner: The University of Ulster is an independent, autonomous institution responsible for its own policies, practices and estates management. The decision to close the pool was taken for operational reasons, based on considerations of health and safety and economic viability. The University of Ulster is currently conducting a consultation process, in line with the recommendation of the University's Visitor, Sir Ronald Weatherup, with the representatives of the former users of the pools, those affected by the closure decision such as Newtownabbey borough council and North Eastern Education and Library Board and other interested parties.

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