§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made in implementing the Minister for Housing and Construction's undertaking on 2 December 1980, Official Report, c. 183, to propose to Parliament the repeal of the Building Control Act 1966; and since what date the Act has been in practice inoperative by virtue of its powers being unused.
§ r. StanleyWe still intend to seek the approval of Parliament to the repeal of the Act when a suitable legislative opportunity becomes available. The Act has been suspended since 20 November 1968 following the Building Control (Suspension of Control) Order 1968 (SI No. 1827).