Written question asked by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, who will be responsible for policing the self-certification schemes introduced by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002.

Answer: Brian Cotter: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions who will be responsible for policing the self-certification schemes introduced by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002. [53000] Dr. Whitehead: The scheme operators will be responsible for maintaining the standards necessary for their members to self-certify their work. Working with the scheme operators my Department will monitor the extent to which standards have been maintained and improved as a result of the self-certification initiative.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53000; 384 c678W;384 c677W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Construction Buildings Building alterations Certification Standards Self-regulation
Legislation: Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk