Written question asked by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 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 assessment he has made of the proposals developed in conjunction with the construction industry and consumer bodies to revive the Quality Mark initiative; whether he anticipates incorporating his Department's existing Competent Persons Schemes under the Building Regulations into the proposed successor initiative; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Brian Cotter: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the proposals developed in conjunction with the construction industry and consumer bodies to revive the Quality Mark initiative; whether he anticipates incorporating his Department's existing Competent Persons Schemes under the Building Regulations into the proposed successor initiative; and if he will make a statement. [223997] Phil Hope: Officials from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister have taken part in discussions with the Department for Trade and Industry, the construction industry and consumer bodies to develop a possible successor to the Quality Mark Initiative. Existing and future competent person schemes and their registered installers will be free to take part in any successor if they wish to do so.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1148W; 223997
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Construction Building regulations Industry Standards Consumer organisations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk