Written question asked by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what steps he is taking to implement sections (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3, (d) 4, (e) 5, (f) 6, (g) 7, (h) 8, (i) 9, (j) 10 and (k) 11 of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Stunell: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what steps he is taking to implement sections (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3, (d) 4, (e) 5, (f) 6, (g) 7, (h) 8, (i) 9, (j) 10 and (k) 11 of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004; and if he will make a statement. [224563] Phil Hope: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004, which amend or add to provisions in the Building Act 1984, will be used as appropriate to make regulations to improve the sustainability and security of buildings. All proposals for regulations will be subject to full public consultation and a full regulatory impact assessment. Section 6 of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 requires a biennial report on the progress of sustainability in the building stock in England and Wales to be presented to Parliament. The first report must be presented by 16 November 2006. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is currently establishing baselines for this report. Sections 10 and 11 of the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004 do not require implementation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1196W; 224563
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Construction Buildings Building regulations Energy Standards Sustainable development
Legislation: Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
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