Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2002. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 2 December 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the extent of asbestos used in the construction of school buildings.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the extent of asbestos used in the construction of school buildings. [84457] Jane Kennedy: At this time full details of schools buildings that have asbestos are not available. However, in accordance with the new Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (which come into force in 2004), Education and Library Boards will be undertaking a phased programme of audits across the schools' estate to determine the extent of asbestos in schools and other premises.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84457; 395 c543W;395 c542-3W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Buildings Asbestos Northern Ireland Materials Schools
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk