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Housing and Regeneration Bill

had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 111A: 111A: After Clause 274, insert the following new Clause— ““Design of new dwellings Within 6 months of the coming into force of this Act, the Secretary of State shall make regulations amending Part M of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2531) (access to and use of buildings) to ensure that all new dwellings of whatever type or tenure meet enhanced minimum standards in relation to— (a) the provision of a reasonable means of access into and around the dwelling and ease of use, without modification, by the widest possible range of individuals (including disabled persons); (b) future ease of adaptation to provide full access into and around the dwelling and ease of use for wheelchair users; and (c) the capacity of the dwelling to meet the changing needs of any occupiers over their lifetime.”” The noble Lord said: The noble Baroness, Lady Wilkins, is unable to be present to move Amendment No. 111A. Although I have put my name to it, I shall wait until she is with us at Report stage, and I shall not move that amendment. [Amendment No. 111A not moved.] Clause 275 [Index of defined terms]: [Amendment No. 112 not moved.]