asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what procedure he intends to adopt with regard to the preparation of the new building regulations provided for under the Public Health Act, 1961; and to what extent professional bodies and building interests will be consulted.

I am required by the Act to appoint a Building Regulations Advisory Committee, and before making regulations to consult the Committee and other bodies representative of the interests concerned. I intend to give professional and trade bodies an opportunity of commenting on the regulations in draft.