Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Danny Kinahan Excerpts
Wednesday 25th November 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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The one thing that Hampshire and Belfast have in common is the cruise ships in Southampton. I am delighted to say that there has been an increase in cruise ships using Belfast as a gateway to Ireland, where people can visit the fantastic Giant’s Causeway, the golf clubs and enjoy the Titanic Experience.

Danny Kinahan Portrait Danny Kinahan (South Antrim) (UUP)
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There has been no movement in Northern Ireland on an enterprise zone. Will the Secretary of State consider helping Belfast international airport to achieve an enterprise zone in my constituency?

Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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During the original Stormont House agreement, the Government committed themselves to supporting an enterprise zone and indeed a city deal, should one come forward. It is for the Northern Ireland Executive to bring forward that city deal. My right hon. Friend and I are here to support that and make sure it happens.