§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the buildmark and related construction standards. [75505]
§ Mr. RaynsfordBuildmark is a housing warranty scheme run by the NHBC, but I keep closely in touch with the steps being taken by them aimed at reducing the incidence of defects in new housing and at improving the procedures for resolving problems when they arise. My Department is represented on the NHBC Committee which keeps under review the technical standards drawn up in support of the Buildmark scheme. My Department also maintains contact with the other main providers of housing warranties.