HC Deb 07 February 1979 vol 962 cc218-9W
Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will name the person responsible for the acquisition and supervision of office accommodation on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Mr. Carter

This is a matter for the Housing Executive.

Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many contracts have been awarded without tender by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for the refurbishing or building of office accommodation in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Carter

These are matters for the Housing Executive.

Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what amount has been spent on the proposed new headquarters of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive at Belmont House, Belfast; and how many contracts have been given out in this respect without tender.

Mr. Carter

The Government have approved the purchase by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive of Belmont House at a cost of £3,375,000. The letting of contracts for fitting out and furnishing the building is a matter for the Housing Executive.

Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what rent has been paid to date for the proposed new premises of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive district 4 offices situated at Royal Avenue, Belfast; and what has been the cost of refurbishing the said offices.

Mr. Carter

These are matters for the Housing Executive.

Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects the district 4 office of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, presently situated at Antrim Road in Belfast, to be transferred to the proposed new premises at Royal Avenue, Belfast.

Mr. Carter

This is a matter for the Housing Executive.

Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if, as a remedy for the failure of the Housing Executive to implement building regulations by not insulating water pipes in addition to attic floors, he will now make available a redecoration grant for tenants whose homes had to be repaired, because of damage by flooding.

Mr. Carter

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 6 February 1979], gave the following information:

No. It is for the Housing Executive to determine whether a payment should be made to a tenant towards the cost of redecoration following damage caused by a burst in water fittings.