Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 2016. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Scaffolding: Timber
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what, if any, estimate they have made of the amount of virgin timber and plywood sheeting used for the cosmetic cladding of scaffolding; and what legal requirements regulate the use of such wood in this way.
- Answer
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Government has not made any estimate of the quantities of materials used for the cosmetic cladding of scaffolds.
There are no legislative requirements with regards to the cosmetic use for cladding scaffolding. Where plywood sheeting is used for other purposes, health & safety, planning and highways legislation may be applicable.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL3269
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Regulation Timber Scaffolding
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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