§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a statement about the implementation of section 37 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981.
§ Mr. YoungerConsultations revealed clear support for our proposal that the body to be prescribed to adjudicate on the provision of access to public buildings for disabled people should be the local authority with building control responsibilities. However, the response also suggested that the purpose would be served more effectively by introducing building standards regulations on access. I am therefore about to send out a further consultation document incorporating a draft regulation. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.