Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: If the officer on short-term contract to the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) will provide advice through permanent officials to the Environment Minister when he considers the outcome of the public inquiry into the Magheramorne Landfill Project.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the officer on short-term contract to the Department of the Environment, Northern Ireland, will provide advice through permanent officials to the Environment Minister when he considers the outcome of the public inquiry into the Magheramorne landfill project. [12955] Mr. Moss: The consultant will not be providing advice through permanent officials to the environment Minister when he considers the outcome of the public inquiry into the Magheramorne landfill project. He has not and will not be involved in any aspect of the Magheramorne landfill project while contracted with Environment and Heritage Service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12955; 289 c53W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Consultants Inquiries Landfill Planning Environment and Heritage Service (Northern Ireland) Larne