asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will undertake a development programme for the areas west of the River Bann with special emphasis on industry, railways and the siting of a university; and what plans are in hand concerning these.

The Northern Ireland Development Programme 1970–75 is already under way and it covers the prospects for industry and the future of the railways. It paid special attention to the problems of the area west of the Bann including Londonderry and made specific proposals for development which are being energetically implemented. In addition, Area Plans have been or are being prepared covering most of this area.There are no plans for a third university in Northern Ireland.