§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of part B of the Building Regulations to take account of(a) modern building methods and construction techniques and (b) requirements of current fire safety needs; and if he will make a statement. [19747]
§ Mr. ClappisonMy Department keeps the Building Regulations and associated technical guidance under review with issues such as these very much in mind.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to extend part B of the Building Regulations; and if he will make a statement. [19751]
§ Mr. ClappisonAt its meeting on 22 February, the Building Regulations Advisory Committee considered a revised draft of the technical guidance approved in support of part B of the Building Regulations. I expect to be able to put these proposals out for public consultation later this year.