Written question asked by John Hume (Social Democratic & Labour Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 1996. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To comment on the EU support grant for the gas interconnector with Scotland and the conversion of Ballylumford Power Station indicating which geographic areas, communities and sectors in Northern Ireland were specified in the application to the European Commission as the intended beneficiaries.

Answer: Mr. Hume: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the EU support grant for the gas interconnector with Scotland and the conversion of Ballylumford power station indicating which geographic areas, communities and sectors in Northern Ireland were specified in the application to the European Commission as the intended beneficiaries.[24868] Mr. Ancram: EU grant for the gas interconnector with Scotland and the conversion of Ballylumford power station is being provided under the natural gas measure contained in the Northern Ireland single programming document 1994-99. The objectives of the measure include diversification of Northern Ireland's energy sources and the introduction of further competition into the energy system. Specific geographic areas, communities and sectors are not listed as beneficiaries.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24868; 275 c558W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: EU grants and loans Northern Ireland Natural gas Pipelines Utilities Ballylumford power station