§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the outcome of his consultation on the future of building control in Scotland.
§ Mr. YoungerIn October of last year I issued a consultative paper which sought views on a range of proposals to improve the building control system in554W Scotland. I am grateful for the many thoughtful responses from a broad range of interests. The Government's decision to review this system was widely welcomed and general support was given to the principal objectives of the review. I have given careful consideration to all the views expressed and decided to proceed with the proposals with certain modifications as outlined in a statement which I have today placed in the Library of the House.