§ Sir N. Cooper-Keyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is satisfied that the regulations relating to the safety factor of lifts are adequate, having regard to the greatly increased height of buildings now being erected; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend has no power at present to make regulations on this. The question of taking power to regulate safe construction of lifts in new buildings will be considered in the review of building law for which my right hon. Friend the Minister of Public Building and Works will shortly become responsible.