Mr. Alan W. WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement regarding his future policy concerning 17W BAA plc's exemption as an entity under the Building Regulations under section 4 of the Building Act 1984. [37554]
§ Mr. RaynsfordProposals for amendments to Section 4 of the Buildings Act 1984 in relation to the buildings of statutory undertakers were the subject of a public consultation document issued by the previous Government. I intend seeking the views of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee on how to take this matter forward. However, since primary legislation would be required to repeal or amend Section 4, it is unlikely that any change can be implemented quickly.