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Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Monday, 26 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 November 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has to encourage inward investment projects in South Down.
Answer

Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to encourage inward investment projects in South Down. [57070] Mr. Ingram: The most recent initiative by the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland to encourage inward investment in South Down is the development of the industrial site at Belfast Road, Downpatrick, the first phase of which has been completed. The opportunity presented by this development and other locations in South Down is brought to the attention of appropriate investors during their visits to Northern Ireland, for example through the IDB's recent roadshow in North America.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c596W; 57070
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Industrial development Northern Ireland Foreign investment in UK South Down