§ 25. Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what agencies have been used by the Agrément Board to test new building materials and components other than the Building Research Station.
§ 20. Mr. Rossiasked the Minister of Public Buildings and Works what is the present relationship between the Agrément Board and the Building Research Station for the testing of new building materials and components; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellishThe Building Research Station acts as a technical agent to the Agrément Board in developing methods of testing and assessment for new products and in carrying out tests on products submitted to the Board for certification. The Forest Products Research Laboratory, the Fire Research Station, the University of Aston, Yarsley Research Laboratories and Messrs. R. H. Harry Stranger have also been employed by the Board on significant pieces of test work.