HC Deb 13 February 1985 vol 73 cc173-4W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total value of the contracts involved in the supply of substandard portable accommodation units supplied to the Property Services Agency in Northern Ireland by Roancabin Ltd.

Mr. Gow

The total value of the 11 contracts placed with J. McAvoy Limited (of which I understand Roan Manufacturing Company and Roancabin Limited to be subsidiaries) for the supply of portable accommodation units between 1 January 1983 and 29 September 1984 was £147,875.00 (plus VAT) for 48 units. The total value of the four contracts involving the supply of substandard units was £31,630.00 for 10 units.

Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action has been taken against Roancabin Ltd. in regard to the supply of substandard portable accommodation units supplied to the Property Services Agency in Northern Ireland by Roancabin Ltd.

Mr. Gow

The manufacturer was required to replace the units at his own cost. Discussions are taking place as to the circumstances in which the omissions occurred.

Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will provide full details as to the number of substandard accommodation units supplied to the Property Services Agency in Northern Ireland by Roancabin Ltd.

Mr. Gow

Ten of the units originally supplied did not meet fully the specification.