HC Deb 02 May 2002 vol 384 c898W
Mr. Sayeed

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if Ministers were informed that a decision had been made not to fit a sprinkler system to the premises at Yarl's Wood detention centre; and if he will make a statement. [39523]

Angela Eagle

The decision not to fit sprinklers was informed by a number of different expert sources. The Minister responsible at the time made the decision based upon this advice.

Harry Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the latest estimated cost is of the Yarl's Wood fire; and how much is expected to be borne by the Exchequer. [49846]

Angela Eagle

For legal reasons I am unable to comment at this stage on the costs of the Yarl's Wood incident and who will bear responsibility for those costs.