Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the contribution made by the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment to (a) reducing school truancy, (b) reducing traffic congestion and (c) improving patient dignity.

Answer: Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the contribution made by the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment to (a) reducing school truancy, (b) reducing traffic congestion and (c) improving patient dignity. [58788] Dr. Howells: The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) helps promote better design for the cultural, social and economic benefits this brings to society. CABE is working closely with the Department for Education and Skills on the design of new education buildings; achieving a high-quality learning environment is key to reducing truancy rates. CABE is working with central and local government and with developers to promote the provision of public transport in all new developments, and thereby reduce traffic congestion. CABE is also working with NHS Estates and individual NHS trusts to ensure that health care services are delivered in well-designed environments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58788; 386 c1009W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Architecture NHS Patients Road traffic control Truancy Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk