§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider whether changes are required in the present building regulations for England as a result of recent experiences with burst pipes; and whether the recommendations on insulation are suitable for the exceptional weather conditions experienced.
§ Sir George YoungThe building regulations do not control water supply. This is a matter for the water byelaws. Water undertakers in England and Wales already have a water byelaw which requires pipes and fittings to be protected from frost damage in accordance with the recommendations of British Standard code of practice 99.