§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been spent by her Department and its agencies on(a) asbestos surveys and (b) the management and 1177W removal of asbestos since 1 January 2001; and what budget is available to (i) commission asbestos surveys and (ii) manage and remove asbestos from buildings in (A) 2003 and (B) 2004. [130922]
§ Alun MichaelDefra expenditure on asbestos related works within its own buildings and agencies has been as follows:
(a) Surveys £ 2001–02 Minimal 2002–03 242,000 2003–04 1200,000 1Is a 'best estimate' based on current commitments.
(b) Management and removal £ 2001–02 Minimal 2002–03 420,345 2003–04 260,000 1Is a 'best estimate' based on current commitments.
No budget for 2004–05 has been approved at the present time.