§ 19. Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to simplify building regulations in Northern Ireland and to bring them into line with those applying to other parts of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe building regulations in Northern Ireland already follow closely the pattern of controls in England and Wales. The building control system in Northern Ireland is currently being reviewed in the light of changes and simplifications being considered in England and Wales.