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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Selous (Conservative). It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2006 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Building Regulations

Question
What assessment he has made of the impact of building regulations on the environment; and if he will make a statement. [63760]
Answer

The new part L of the building regulations that has come into force this month should improve energy efficiency standards by 40 per cent. compared with 2002. We propose to consult this summer on improvements to water efficiency.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
445 c113 
63760 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Buildings Building regulations Environment Energy Regulation
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk