Water Supply Pipes (Hansard, 26 February 1996)

HC Deb 26 February 1996 vol 272 c376W 376W

§ Dr. Hendron
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what(a) percentage and (b) mileage of water main supplies pipes in Northern Ireland are made from asbestos cement. [16033]

§ Mr. Moss
It is estimated that approximately 11 per cent., or 1,400 miles, of water mains in Northern Ireland are made from asbestos cement.