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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.


Official Documents: Twelvetrees Crescent Warehouse

Question
What is the estimated financial cost to the Government of the fire at the paper records warehouse in Twelvetrees Crescent, London, in July; whether government property was covered by suitable insurance; whether they implemented a disaster recovery operation; and when Ministers were informed of the loss of government property.
Answer

The National Archives (TNA) has collected further detail from those public bodies that reported losses in the Iron Mountain warehouse fire. Because of the varied nature of the information provided, it is not practicable to make an overall estimate of the financial cost to government. However, the information collected on costs, insurance, recovery planning and reporting to Ministers has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7905; 686 c136-7WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 06/1947
Wednesday, 8 November 2006
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Archives Greater London Insurance Government Fires Warehouses
Link
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