Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To comment about the investigation into the fire at Groomsport Primary School in 1996 indicating when (a) the site will be cleared and (b) rebuilding will commence.

Answer: Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about the investigation into the fire at Groomsport primary school in 1996 indicating when (a) the site will be cleared and (b) rebuilding will commence. [21007] Mr. Ancram: The Forensic Science Agency's final report on the fire is awaited by the South-Eastern education and library board which is responsible in the first instance for any reinstatement of damaged accommodation at the school. The board is currently considering some capital works to address the school's needs, but this will be subject to the availability of resources.

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