§ Mr. Rentonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that local authorities frequently insist upon architects' drawings being submitted, and on a special type of paper, when application is made by private persons for permission to have houses erected; that plans drawn up by such persons themselves are generally not accepted by local authorities; and whether he will instruct local authorities that architects' drawings are not essential, provided that other satisfactory drawings are submitted.
§ Mr. BevanNo. Local authorities are not empowered under their building bye-laws to require that plans should be drawn by an architect, or on a special type of paper. If the hon. Member has any particular cases in mind and will give me details I will have inquiries made.