§ Lord Clark of Kempstonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What responses they have received to the Department of the Environment's consultation document on latent defects liability and "BUILD" insurance.
Lord LucasThe Department of the Environment has received a total of 109 responses to the consultation paper on latent defects liability and "BUILD" insurance which it published on 12 April. The paper put forward proposals for legislation resulting from recommendations in the report by Sir Michael LathamConstructing the Team. The responses will be taken into account in making decisions on any future legislation.
A list of the 99 non-confidential responses received has been placed in the Library of the House, together with a summary. Copies of individual responses and a report on the response may be obtained through the Library.
An analysis of responses to a second consultation document on fair construction contracts is now being prepared. One hundred and thirty five responses have been received. A list of non-confidential responses received together with a summary will be available from the Library shortly.