§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the cost of repairing and restoring the Parliament buildings, Stormont; when he expects the work to begin and end; and if he will ensure that the building will be repaired to the standard existing before the fire of 2 January.
§ Mr. MossNo estimate has yet been taken about the restoration of the former House of Commons Chamber. I will, however, be reviewing options in the light of prevailing circumstances.
§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the fire and smoke detection equipment installed in the Parliament buildings, Stormont, and whether any fire suppression or control equipment including sprinkler systems were in place;
1991 Class Killed Alcohol principle factor Alcohol contributory factor Speed principle factor Speed contributory factor Pedestrians 45 8 3 6 0 Pedal cyclists 9 1 0 2 0 Motor cyclists 17 4 0 4 3 Car passengers 49 6 1 17 0 Car Drivers 57 14 0 15 9 HGV drivers 5 0 1 2 0 HGV passengers 0 0 0 0 0 Others 3 1 0 0 0
Scar belt usage for fatalities in 1991 Class In use Not in use Not known Exempt Car passengers 23 16 9 1 Car drivers 33 13 8 3 HGV drivers Category Exempt — — HGV passengers Category Exempt — — Others 0 0 0 0
1992 Class Killed Alcohol principle factor Alcohol contributory factor Speed principle factor Speed contributory factor Pedestrians 47 13 0 2 2 Pedal cyclists 7 3 0 1 1 Motor cyclists 11 2 0 4 1 Car passengers 29 8 0 5 4 Car drivers 43 10 0 13 9 HGV drivers 2 1 0 0 0 HGV passengers 2 0 0 1 0 Others 9 1 0 0 0 424W
Seat belt usage for fatalities in 1992 Class In use Not in use Not known Exempt Car passengers 12 11 5 1 Car drivers 20 10 11 2 what was the distance between the building and the nearest fire hydrant; and if he will make a statement on the fire of 2 January.
§ Mr. MossI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Gentleman the Member for Belfast, East (Mr. Robinson) on 13 January,Official Report, columns 235–36.