Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 May 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If he will make a statement on the destruction by fire of the facilities at the Giant's Causeway. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the destruction by fire of the facilities at the Giant's Causeway. [121169] Mr. Ingram: The fire at the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre destroyed 80 per cent. of the building. Senior Government officials met Moyle District Council on 4 May to discuss the development of a permanent replacement and the provision of temporary buildings in the interim so that services to visitors can be maintained. The Council has been asked to liaise with Government on a way forward.

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