Jimmy Harte (Labour)

I am sure Sinn Féin could pick a Minister from the Stormont Assembly to explain why the £400 million allocated by the British Government to the Northern Ireland Executive for the A5 motorway is being spent on other projects. This project was mentioned in last week's review of the programme on capital expenditure. Roads investment has been halted for a period of five years according to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and a contribution from the Irish Government of €500 million for the A5 is being deferred. However, the Northern Ireland Minister for Finance and Personnel, Sammy Wilson, MLA, has stated that the £400 million allocated by the British Government for the A5 will be spent on other projects in Northern Ireland. I propose that the money be spent to commence the road between Aughnacloy and Derry because £400 million would build more than 50% of the route.