Lift breakdown statistics based on annual data

In “Lift breakdowns: Specific answers would be more reassuring” (July 26), Mr Cheang Peng Wah had asked why the Ministry of National Development (MND) had provided lift breakdown statistics over the two-year periods of 2013/4 and 2015/6. The breakdown statistics are, in fact, based on annual data, but it happens that the figures were similar over the two-year periods.

In 2013, there were about 30 reported breakdowns in public housing estates out of every 1,000 lifts per month. It was a similar figure in 2014. In 2015, the reported breakdowns per month numbered about 20, and this continued at the same level last year.

Mr Cheang also asked whether there have been more incidents of breakdowns causing injuries and fatalities in recent years.

The mandatory reporting of lift incidents causing injury was implemented in July last year. The MND is monitoring this and will publish the figures in due course.