Mr. Alan Williamsasked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he is satisfied that steel rolled sections to British Standard 968 are safe for use in multi-storey tower blocks both during the period of construction and after construction is completed; and if he will take steps to give publicity to his views on this subject.
§ Mr. C. PannellI am advised that steel rolled sections complying with British Standard 968 are safe when used in a manner which complies with British Standard Code of Practice 449. This will be included as a deemed-to-satisfy provision in the new building regulations I shall shortly make. The adequacy of specifications is kept under constant review.