Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Friday, 31 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 6 February 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what steps he is taking to encourage (a) the construction industry, (b) architects and (c) local authorities to improve the quality of design of new buildings.

Answer: Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what steps he is taking to encourage (a) the construction industry, (b) architects and (c) local authorities to improve the quality of design of new buildings. [95729] Mr. McNulty: A comprehensive agenda has been set out in "Sustainable Communities: Building for the Future", including significant extra funding for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment to drive up design standards and skills. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's planning policies have for some time made it clear that when submitting planning proposals applicants should be able to demonstrate how they have taken account of the need for good design.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 95729; 399 c420W;399 c418W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Buildings Design Architecture Industry Local government Standards
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk