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Mr. Mandelson
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of repairing the Opera house in Belfast after its recent bombing; if he expects this cost to be met from ordinary funding of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Ancram
The estimated cost of repairing the Grand Opera is £1·75 million. The Compensation Agency has accepted liability for the necessary repairs.