Written question asked by John Hume (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 16 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 April 1999. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment she has made of the condition of public parks and play areas in Northern Ireland and the impact of social and policing problems related to the conflict of the past 30 years on such facilities.

Answer: Mr. Hume: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the condition of public parks and play areas in Northern Ireland and the impact of social and policing problems related to the conflict of the past 30 years on such facilities. [81626] Mr. Paul Murphy: Any assessment of the condition of public parks and play areas in Northern Ireland would be a matter for individual district councils. I am not aware that a general survey of these facilities has been carried out. The impact of social and policing problems over the years has not, therefore, been considered by central government.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 330 c187W;330 c190W; 81626
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Leisure Facilities Northern Ireland Playgrounds Parks Social problems