Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 10 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 May 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which department is responsible for cutting the grass (a) at Belmont roundabout on the intersection of Belmont Road and Knock Dual Carriageway, Belfast and (b) in front of Nos. 1 to 40 Old Holywood Road; and how often the grass is cut. - Includes text of letter from GP Fraser of Roads Service.

Answer: Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which department is responsible for cutting the grass (a) at Belmont roundabout on the intersection of Belmont Road and Knock Dual Carriageway, Belfast and (b) in front of Nos. 1 to 40 Old Holywood Road; and how often the grass is cut. [83932] Mr. Paul Murphy: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Roads Service under its chief executive, Mr. W. J. McCoubrey. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from G. P. Fraser to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 17 May 1999: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked the Chief Executive to respond to your recently tabled Parliamentary Question about grass cutting at the roundabout on the intersection of Belmont Road and Knock Dual Carriageway and in front of numbers 1-40 Old Holywood Road, Belfast. I assume that the roundabout to which you refer is that at the intersection of Belmont Road and Parkway/Hawthornden Way. In Mr. McCoubrey's absence, I am replying. I can confirm that Roads Service is responsible for cutting the grass at both these locations. These areas are maintained in accordance with our current grass cutting policy which allows for up to 5 cuts per growing season in urban areas. I hope you find this information helpful.

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