Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his policy is on the use of the land occupied by Carpets International (UK) Ltd in Donaghadee, should it be unsuccessful in attracting a buyer.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what his policy is on the use of the land occupied by Carpets International (UK) Ltd. in Donaghadee, should it be unsuccessful in attracting a buyer. [132463] Angela Smith: In considering the current use of this site, the need to provide an appropriate level of employment opportunity in Donaghadee, and the lack of readily available alternatives, the Department of the Environment proposed that the land should be retained for industrial use. This is reflected in the recently published Draft Ards and Down Area Plan 2015.

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