HC Deb 08 July 1974 vol 876 cc383-4W
Dr. Dickson Mahon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will review the existing building regulations taking into account the need to improve standards of internal and external design especially to suit the requirements of the handicapped.

Mr. William Ross

The building standards regulations are kept under constant person injured or killed, and in terms of location.

Mr. William Ross

Information is given in the following table about accidents involving death or injury. Information about accidents involving only damage, which do not require to be reported, is not available.

review, but they are not the most appropriate vehicle for ensuring that buildings cater adequately for the needs of the handicapped. If my hon. Friend has in mind specific cases I shall be glad to consider them.