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 proportion of projects (a) approved and (b) rejected by the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment involved the external use of vernacular materials.

Answer: Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proportion of projects (a) approved and (b) rejected by the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment involved the external use of vernacular materials. [58787] Dr. Howells: Of the projects that CABE sees, most are likely to contain a degree of vernacular or locally available materials. Using local materials supports CABE's aim to promote a sustainable use of resources and is a contributory factor in CABE's assessment of any building project.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58787; 386 c1009W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Construction Materials Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk