§ 27. Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total of public liability claims paid by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive(a) in 1979–80, and (b) in 1987–88.
§ Mr. NeedhamThis is a matter for the chairman of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive who has advised me that the information is not available in the form requested.
He has informed me that during 1979–80 the Housing Executive insured against public liability risk and the amount paid out by the insurance company is not known.
During 1987–88 the executive paid out £1.4 million in respect of public liability claims.