HC Deb 03 December 1992 vol 215 cc291-2W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the environmental health regulations he is considering for modification or abolition; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maclean

My Department is currently reviewing the Environmental Protection (Prescribed Processes and Substances) Regulations 1991, which prescribe the processes to be controlled by local authorities under part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

We have received representations about the enforcement of legislation concerning houses in multiple occupation and common lodging houses and these are being considered.

Following a review of the house renovation grant system for private sector properties a number of changes have been proposed. These include amendments to:—

  • —the Housing Renovation etc. Grants (Reduction of Grant) Regulations 1990;
  • —the Housing Renovation etc. Grants (Prescribed Forms and Particulars) Regulations 1990;
  • —assistance for Minor Works to Dwellings Regulations 1990.