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20.
Mr. Hugh Brown
asked the Secretary of Stale for Northern Ireland if he will estimate the cost of providing full compensation to all gas consumers on the closure of the industry.
Dr. Boyson
The cost of the conversion assistance scheme is estimated at £20 million.
24.
Mr. Nellist
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a further statement on the future of the gas industry in Northern Ireland.
Dr. Boyson
There is nothing to add to what I have already said on a number of occasions both inside and outside the House.