HC Deb 02 July 2002 vol 388 c268W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the refurbishment projects that(a) are in progress and (b) will start within the next six months; and what action is being taken to ensure that these will procure certified timber. [59762]

Jane Kennedy

The refurbishment projects currently being completed or due to start within the Northern Ireland Office are as followsCompensation Agency—Refurbishing new accommodation for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel. In progress. Criminal Justice Division—Refurbishment work at Rathgael. In progress. Criminal Justice Division—Refurbishment of new offices for the Youth Justice Agency. Likely to start within the next eight weeks.

Refurbishment contracts are procured for the Northern Ireland Office by the Department of Finance and Personnel Construction Service. No reference is made to the use of certified timber in any contract documents or specifications given to contractors.