§ Sir Trevor SkeetTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he proposes to introduce new building safety regulations to accommodate contemporary requirements in the glass and ceramic industry.
§ Mr. Nicholls[holding answer 29 January 1990]: I am informed by the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that there are no current plans for new regulations concerning glazed structures under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
However, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment is proposing to issue a consultative paper including proposals for requirements relating to safety glazing under the Building Regulations 1985.