§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the applicants for an agrément certificate in 1973 presented materials or components which failed the test.
§ Mr. FreesonI would draw the hon. Member's attention to the board's annual report for the year June 1972-May 1973 in which the following statement appeared
An analysis of all products investigated to date has shown that one third failed to meet the required criteria during assessment. The majority of these, however, were modified by the manufacturer and subsequently certified.I do not have more recent or more detailed information, but I have invited the board to provide the hon. Member with what further information it can.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the proportion of new building materials and components which became commercially available in 1973 which had been awarded agrément certificates.
§ Mr. FreesonNone; but the board itself may be able to provide some information on this.