Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: What estimate he has made of the saving from the proposed closure of the veterinary laboratory at Omagh. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate he has made of the saving from the proposed closure of the veterinary laboratory at Omagh; and if he will make a statement. [10835] Mr. Ancram: The proposed closure of the veterinary science division, Omagh laboratory, would have made an annual saving of up to £320,000 in departmental running costs and a one-off saving of approximately £250,000 for the installation of a new incinerator, to meet emission standards required by the anticipated legislation and stemming from Council directive 84/360/EEC.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 288 c499W; 10835
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Closures Omagh Government research establishments Veterinary services Veterinary Sciences Division
Contains statistics: Yes