HL Deb 04 March 1999 vol 597 cc192-3WA
Lord Howie of Troon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why, in view of the role played by structural engineering in contemporary architecture, no practising structural engineer has been appointed to the steering committee for the new national body for architecture; and whether any steps are being taken to change this. [HL1101]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The seven members of the Implementation Group were selected for their experience of the key roles which the new body is likely to perform. They are not representatives of particular professions or other interested groups. There are many additional perspectives from which the group would undoubtedly benefit, hut its size had to be restricted to ensure effectiveness. However, structural engineering is a discipline which could be represented on the new body.