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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 April 2007.


Sport: Northern Ireland Stadiums

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Who will take the final decision concerning the location of a national stadium for Northern Ireland; and when that decision will be taken.
Answer

The decision concerning the location of the Government's proposed multi-sports stadium was taken by the former Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Angela Smith MP. This decision was announced in March 2005. However, a future devolved Northern Ireland Assembly would be free to revisit any aspect of the stadium proposal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2700; 691 c83WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Northern Ireland Location Sportsgrounds
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk