§ Ms. Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what representations he has received from housing associations regarding the review of part M of the Building Regulations and its application; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received from (a) consumer groups and (b) Age Concern regarding the review of part M of the Building Regulations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryI have received a number of representa-tions regarding the review of part M of the Building Regulations, including some from housing associations, consumer groups and Age Concern who consider that the requirements in the Building Regulations relating to access for disabled people should be extended to cover new dwellings. The Building Regulations Advisory Committee is at present examining the desirability and practicability of this. I hope to be in a position to make a statement on this before Easter.