§ Sir John Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Environment (1) why over two years have elapsed since the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was enacted without any steps being taken by the Government to take up their powers on fuel conservation;
(2) if he has any intention of using the powers on fuel conservation under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974; and, if so, when these will be put into force.
§ Mr. ArmstrongAs stated in reply to the hon. Member for Derbyshire South-East (Mr. Rost) on 19th January, we have published informal proposals for building regulations aimed at fuel conservation covering a wide range of buildings. The question of making regulations under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is being considered in the light of the comments received from the many interests concerned. No time has been lost by the absence of regulation-making powers which will be introduced by a commencement order in the next few weeks.