§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is now in a position to outline progress in his consultations on building regulations for energy conservation, following the issue of BRA/668/20 by his Department on 9th April 1976; and by what date he proposes to conclude the consultations and publish draft regulations.
§ Mr. ArmstrongAs stated in reply to the hon. Member for Derbyshire, South-East (Mr. Rost) on 19th January—[Vol. 924, c. 307–8.]—the question of regulations is being considered in the light of the comments received. It is not possible at this stage to give dates for the conclusion of consultations and the circulation of any draft regulations which may be proposed.