Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 8 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 October 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which estate agent was appointed to facilitate the sale of the former TK-ECC plant in Dundonald; when the agent was appointed; when the successful offer was received; how many parties had expressed interest in the site by the date on which the deal was signed; how much the plant was sold for; and whether the buyer subsequently sold the site.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which estate agent was appointed to facilitate the sale of the former TK-ECC plant in Dundonald; when the agent was appointed; when the successful offer was received; how many parties had expressed interest in the site by the date on which the deal was signed; how much the plant was sold for; and whether the buyer subsequently sold the site. [188544] Mr. Gardiner: The TK-ECC plant at Dundonald was sold in 1995 by IDB to European Components Corporation on a freehold basis. Subsequent actions including the offering of the premises for sale are matters for the present owners of the premises.

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