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Written question asked by Rachel Reeves (Labour) on Friday, 17 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Monday, 27 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: Asbestos

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Education Funding Agency plans to carry out asbestos surveys where further investigations are warranted ahead of the purchases of new school buildings.

Answer

Where management or other prior surveys are available, the Education Funding Agency (EFA) will consider these before acquisition. Depending on the type and scale of works, the EFA will also carry out more intrusive surveys, where landlord’s consent can be obtained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68404
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Asbestos Schools Surveys Education Funding Agency
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk