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❓ Mr. Watson questions the security of housing doors in Albany due to single locking points. The Minister acknowledges the issue but states there are no immediate plans to upgrade to three-point locking systems.

AnsweredQoN 1411Legislative Assembly

Asked

6 May 2003

Member

Mr P.B. Watson

Portfolio

Housing and Works

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(1) Is the Minister aware that the outer screen security doors in the Ministry of Housing Dwellings in Albany have only a centre locking device fitted making it easier for people to break in?
(2) Are there any plans for these doors to have locks of the three locking points type installed?

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Answered

3 June 2003

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Works

Response time

28 days

Although the barrier door is not a full security door it does provide the tenants with a strongly built and significant visual deterrent to burglars etc. When the tenant is at home with the barrier door locked it provides the tenant with security and comfort against an attempt at forced entry. (2) There are no immediate plans to have doors fitted with locks of the three locking points type (as per the full security doors) as the barrier doors normally provide an adequate alternative.
(2) There are no immediate plans to have doors fitted with locks of the three locking points type (as per the full security doors) as the barrier doors normally provide an adequate alternative.

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