§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to commission an independent report to inquire into the consequences of proposed changes in building regulations prior to any legislation to implement these changes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramNo. Adequate procedures are laid down by statute for consultation with the Building Standards Advisory Committee and with other interested bodies on proposed building standards regulations, and all regulations are subject to parliamentary approval.