§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans he has to introduce610W compliance with British Standards Institute quality standard BS 5750 in Departments of the House of Commons.
§ Mr. BeithWhile there are no plans to require Departments of the House formally to comply with the performance standards contained in BS 5750, considerable importance is attached to the development of the quality control and management procedures by which performance can be assessed. Details of the measures so far adopted by individual Departments of the House may be found in the Commission's annual reports.