Written question asked by Lord Trimble (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps INVEST Northern Ireland are taking to encourage the new owners of the old TK-ECC premises in Dundonald to attract employment opportunities to the area.

Answer: Mr. Trimble: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps Invest Northern Ireland are taking to encourage the new owners of the old TK- ECC premises in Dundonald to attract employment opportunities to the area. [191284] Mr. Gardiner: As the factory and its associated site are privately owned, Invest NI has no direct role in encouraging its use to be maximised. However, Invest NI continues to be prepared, if requested, to work with the owners and their agents to market the property in line with the existing employment/industrial use for which it is currently zoned.

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