§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish a cost-benefit analysis of the proposals contained in the report of the interdepartmental review of fire safety legislation and enforcement which transfer to building control authorities the role of the fire authorities in determining fire safety standards in new and altered or extended buildings.
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansIn considering the way forward on the review of fire safety legislation and enforcement, the Government recognise the need for the costs and benefits of any possible changes to be properly assessed.
The Government hope to come to decisions on the report in the coming weeks, taking account of comments received during the consultation process. We will look at the case for publication at that time.