§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Right hon. Member representing the House of Commons Commission if she will make a statement on Crown immunity in the Palace of Westminster. [4833]
§ Mrs. Ann Taylor[holding answer 27 June 1997]: Legislation affecting Crown immunity in the Palace of Westminster is a matter for HM Government.
However, it is the policy of the Commission, notwithstanding immunities and exemptions provided for in legislation, to apply relevant statutory provisions throughout the parliamentary estate. These include building and asbestos regulations, planning regulations, standards under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 (the Palace and outbuildings have now been issued with individual fire certificates) and requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.