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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 7 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 March 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Thursday, 16 March 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Greencastle-Magilligan Ferry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the vehicular traffic using the Greencastle-Magilligan ferry in 2005 originated in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) the Republic of Ireland.
Answer

Limavady borough council advise that for the period July 2005 to 7 March 2006 81,259 vehicles used the Greencastle-Magilligan ferry of which 43 per cent. originated in Northern Ireland and 57 per cent. originated in the Republic of Ireland. Figures in the format requested for all of 2005 are not available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57742; 443 c2493W;443 c2493W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Ferries Northern Ireland
Link
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