HC Deb 02 December 2002 vol 395 cc542-3W
Mrs. Iris Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the extent of asbestos used in the construction of school buildings. [84457]

Jane Kennedy

At this time full details of schools buildings that have asbestos are not available. However, in accordance with the new Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (which come into force in 2004), Education and Library Boards will be undertaking a phased programme of audits across the schools' estate to determine the extent of asbestos in schools and other premises.