§ Phil SawfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many businesses in the construction industry have joined the Quality Mark scheme; and what action she is taking to promote the scheme. [151127]
§ Nigel GriffithsTo date 512 firms have joined the Quality Mark Scheme. 702 firms are going through the formal application process. DTI is also working with representative trade bodies and local authority schemes to align membership requirements with Quality Mark. The most recent in a series of launches to the trade was in the north-west in October/November 2003.
Discussions are being held with industry representatives about the best way to promote the benefits of Quality Mark.