Written question asked by Michael Mates (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 September 2003. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how much (a) virgin aggregate and (b) processed aggregate was used by the (i) public and (ii) private sectors in Northern Ireland in each financial year from 1998-99 to 2002-03; what quantity of (a) virgin aggregates and (b) processed aggregate products was imported into Northern Ireland in each financial year from 1998-99 to 2002-03.

Answer: Mr. Mates: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how much (a) virgin aggregate and (b) processed aggregate was used by the (i) public and (ii) private sectors in Northern Ireland in each financial year from 1998-99 to 2002-03; [127415] (2) what quantity of (a) virgin aggregates and (b) processed aggregate products was imported into Northern Ireland in each financial year from 1998-99 to 2002-03. [127416] Mr. Pearson: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) carries out an annual survey in January under Article 18(1) of the Quarries (NI) Order 1983. Quarry owners are required to provide the Department with information on the output and value of the minerals extracted from each quarry and of the number of people employed. DETI publish the aggregated statistics, however, the specific information sought by the hon. Member is neither collected nor held by Northern Ireland Government Departments.

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