asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many houses are to be built in Newry housing district and Armagh district in the financial year 1987–88.

This is a matter for the Housing Executive in the first instance, but I understand from the chairman that in the 1987–88 financial year the Housing Executive expects to complete six houses in the Newry housing district and 23 houses in the Armagh housing district. In the same period, it is planned to start 96 houses in the Newry and Mourne district council area, 73 of which will be in the Newry housing district and 23 in the Armagh housing district.