HC Deb 14 April 1986 vol 95 cc241-2W
Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many motor vehicles have been stolen from the grounds of the Royal Victoria hospital, Belfast, in each of the last three years for which figures are available.

Mr. Needham

The information requested is as follows:

Number
1983 37
1984 49
1985 114

Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many of the vehicles stolen from the Royal Victoria hospital, Belfast, over the past three years belonged to staff employed there.

Mr. Needham

The information requested is as follows:

Number
1983 19
1984 27
1985 54

Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps immediately to introduce more effective security measures at the Royal Victoria hospital, Belfast, to ensure that all vehicles entering the hospital grounds are checked on entering and leaving in a proper manner.

Mr. Needham

Security arrangements at the Royal Victoria hospital are essentially a matter for the Eastern Health and Social Services Board. The board is currently reviewing security at the hospital and steps will be taken to improve existing arrangements where this is considered necessary.