Written question asked by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Planning Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many waste incinerators are planned to be constructed in Northern Ireland in the next five years; and where they will be located. - Includes text of letter from T W Stewart of NI Planning Services.

Answer: Mr. Moss: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many waste incinerators are planned to be constructed in Northern Ireland in the next five years; and where they will be located. [72916] Mr. Paul Murphy: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Planning Service under its Chief Executive, Mr. T. W. Stewart. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from T. W. Stewart to Mr. Malcolm Moss, dated 1 March 1999: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Question about the number of waste incinerators to be constructed in Northern Ireland during the next 5 years. I can confirm that the Department is currently processing 2 planning applications for waste incinerators in Northern Ireland. One of the applications is from NIGEN Plc at McCaughey Road, Belfast, within the Belfast Harbour Estate. The other is from Belfast Waste Services within the Duncrue Industrial Estate, Belfast, The Planning Service is not aware of any other proposals for waste incineration during the next 5 years. I do hope you find this information helpful.

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