§ David TaylorTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what process governs membership of the Building Control Performance Standards Advisory Group; and if he will list the current membership. [132529]
§ Phil HopeThe advisory group was set up in May 2000 under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by the Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI), the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the District Surveyors Association (DSA), the Local Government Association (LGA), the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) and the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that the six signatory bodies nominate a total of 10 members. In addition, the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) nominates one of its members. The Chairman of the Advisory Group is appointed by the Minister at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for building regulations, after consultation between the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the other five signatory bodies. The Memorandum of Understanding also provides for there to be members representing building users and construction clients, though these seats are not currently filled.
The current membership is as follows:
Chairman:
- Michael Finn FRICS
Members:
- ACAI:Tony Threadgold, Paul Timmins
- CIC: Stuart Holt, David Lush
- DSA: John Leney, Adrian Prest
- LGA: Tony Hough, Geoff Luker
- ODPM: John Thompson
- WAG: Philip Gardiner
- BRAC: Paul Allen