HC Deb 22 October 1982 vol 29 cc243-4W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps are taken to ensure that the work of the fire research station in Hertfordshire is taken into account when framing building regulations.

Sir George Young:

The majority of the fire research station's work is directly commissioned for the express purpose of assisting in the preparation of building regulations. A representative of the station regularly attends meetings of the building regulations advisory committee.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps are taken to ensure that the work of the fire research station in Hertfordshire is brought to the attention of local authorities.

Mr. Macfarlane:

The reports were received as follows (a)20 July 1979; (b) 17 October 1980; (c) 23 June 1981; (d) 19 January 1982; (e) 15 April 1982.

It is expected that decisions on the majority of inquiries held in early 1979 will be issued before the end of the year. So far as later inquiries are concerned, it is too soon to say, as these have not yet reached a stage in processing where it is possible to be that precise.