HC Deb 25 October 1982 vol 29 cc271-2W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will make a decision on the implementation of section 37 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John MacKay:

Certain issues arising out of our recently-completed consultations on the means of implementing section 37 of the Act require further consideration. This is in hand and it is our aim to implement the new provisions as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of the organisations that have responded to the consultation paper on section 37 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 supported the Department's proposals that the most suitable choice as the "prescribed body" would be the building control authorities.

Mr. John MacKay:

Of the 14 organisations which offered comments on the consultation paper, nine gave fill or qualified support to the proposition that the prescribed body should be the local authority building control department.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the organisations that have responded to the consultation paper on the implementation of section 37 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981

Mr. John MacKay:

Comments were received from:

  • The Scottish Branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  • The Institution of Building Control Officers (Scottish District).
  • The Scottish Building Employers Federation.
  • The Association of Chief Architects of Scottish Local Authorities.
  • The Scottish Association of Chief Building Control Officers.
  • The Scottish Committee on Access for Disabled People.
  • The Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors.
  • The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
  • Property Services Agency.
  • The Royal Institute of British Architects.
  • The Parliamentary All Party Disablement Group.
  • Cumbernauld Development Corporation.
  • Irvine Development Corporation.
  • The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.