§ (i) BSI will in all its work on the preparation of standards take fully into account the public interest in standards. In particular, it will, in accordance with priorities agreed between BSI and the Government, review and where appropriate revise existing British Standards and seek to ensure that these and where appropriate new standards will be suitable for reference in Government regulations as unambiguous statements of technical requirements.
§ (ii) In developing new and revising existing standards, BSI will have particular regard to the importance of seeking to ensure that such standards will be suitable where appropriate for reference in public purchasing contracts, with especial emphasis on their suitability for certification and quality assurance procedures.
§ (iii) Where the Government needs to make reference to technical specifications and requirements in regulations and other similar instruments, it will, where it considers suitable British Standards are available and it is appropriate to do so, incorporate them by reference. Similarly, the Government will where appropriate seek to use British Standards for its purchasing needs rather than develop its own specifications.
§ (iv) Where the Government considers that no existing British Standards are suitable for its purposes, the Government and BSI will seek to agree a timetable for the development of the necessary standards. Where such a timetable has 966WA been agreed, the Government will refrain from developing standards or purchasing specifications for these purposes, unless in its view circumstances change, in which case it will consult BSI before so doing. BSI will amend or, if this is is not feasible, withdraw or withhold publication of any British Standard which may be in conflict with technical regulations.
§ (v) BSI will where appropriate develop suitable graded standards to meet differing needs.