Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What steps his Department is taking to ensure Britain retains a leading position in the design and construction of innovative building projects.

Answer: Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps his Department is taking to ensure Britain retains a leading position in the design and construction of innovative building projects.[30467] Mr. Clappison: The Department is producing, jointly with the Department of National Heritage, new guidelines on architectural competitions which will help to promote high quality building and design. It also has a research budget which provides funding towards an extensive programme of research into the built environment,including projects carried out on a collaborative basis with the construction industry. This programme covers the design, planning and carrying out of the construction process, as well as the products and materials used in it.

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