What assessment he has made of the scope for straw bale house construction in the United Kingdom.

What assessment he has made of the scope for straw bale house construction in the United Kingdom.

What assessment his Department has made of the (a) environmental and (b) financial benefits of straw bale built housing; what Government training opportunities are available in this construction method.

What assessment his Department has made of the (a) environmental and (b) financial benefits of straw bale built housing; what Government training opportunities are available in this construction method.

When he expects a suitable large-scale fire test for large insulated sandwich panels to be developed.

When he expects a suitable large-scale fire test for large insulated sandwich panels to be developed.

To comment on the research evaluated by DOE relating to the testing of the toxicity of the fire effluents of building products.

To comment on the research evaluated by DOE relating to the testing of the toxicity of the fire effluents of building products.

If he will make it his policy to promote the use of timber in the construction industry produced from sustainable industries in rural areas.

If he will make it his policy to promote the use of timber in the construction industry produced from sustainable industries in rural areas.

What plans he has to promote the greater use of timber in the construction industry. - Copy of Timber 2000 strategy for timber in construction in Library as DEP/3 4057.

What plans he has to promote the greater use of timber in the construction industry. - Copy of Timber 2000 strategy for timber in construction in Library as DEP/3 4057.

What progress has been made in increasing the use of recycled material in the construction industry.

What progress has been made in increasing the use of recycled material in the construction industry.

If he will comment on test procedures for the evaluation of the reaction to fire of construction products.

If he will comment on test procedures for the evaluation of the reaction to fire of construction products.

What assessment he has made of the research being conducted at British universities into materials that could be exported in support of construction projects compatible with principles of sustainable development; and what support his Department has provided these projects.

What assessment he has made of the research being conducted at British universities into materials that could be exported in support of construction projects compatible with principles of sustainable development; and what support his Department has provided these projects.

What information he collates regarding the use of asbestos cement roof slates with special reference to (a) their current availability and commercial use, (b) the use of a permanent form of marking of the slates as containing asbestos and (c) the source of production. - Includes figures.

What information he collates regarding the use of asbestos cement roof slates with special reference to (a) their current availability and commercial use, (b) the use of a permanent form of marking of the slates as containing asbestos and (c) the source of production. - Includes figures.

What plans he has to promote a ban on the import and use of asbestos-based building materials. statement.

What plans he has to promote a ban on the import and use of asbestos-based building materials. statement.

What research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated regarding the use of asbestos-based building materials in house building.

What research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated regarding the use of asbestos-based building materials in house building.

What measures his Department has taken to ensure asbestos-based building materials are clearly marked.

What measures his Department has taken to ensure asbestos-based building materials are clearly marked.

What discussions he has had with other European Ministers on the production and use of asbestos based building materials.

What discussions he has had with other European Ministers on the production and use of asbestos based building materials.

Pursuant to his letter G/PS0/8040/96 to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, what assessment he has made of the success of the Limestone Pavement Action Group's attempts to raise public awareness of the problem of vandalism against limestone pavements and the campaign to highlight the alternative rockery materials available.

Pursuant to his letter G/PS0/8040/96 to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, what assessment he has made of the success of the Limestone Pavement Action Group's attempts to raise public awareness of the problem of vandalism against limestone pavements and the campaign to highlight the alternative rockery materials available.

Adjournment debate on asbestos.

Adjournment debate on asbestos.

What assessment he has made of the use of asbestos for gutters.

What assessment he has made of the use of asbestos for gutters.

If asbestos may still be used for gutters.

If asbestos may still be used for gutters.

What is his latest estimate for the annual volume and value of bricks (a) imported into and (b) exported from the United Kingdom. - Including ref to business monitor MM20 for trade with non-EC countries and MQ20 for trade with EC countries, (in Library). - Including table.

What is his latest estimate for the annual volume and value of bricks (a) imported into and (b) exported from the United Kingdom. - Including ref to business monitor MM20 for trade with non-EC countries and MQ20 for trade with EC countries, (in Library). - Including table.

What is his estimate of the total stock of new bricks standing available for use at the latest available date; and what was the corresponding figure 12 months earlier. - Figures given.

What is his estimate of the total stock of new bricks standing available for use at the latest available date; and what was the corresponding figure 12 months earlier. - Figures given.