asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the inter-departmental committee on professional fees to clear the three outstanding books in the series of agreements for use by public sector clients which have been submitted by the Association of Consulting Engineers.

The committee's comments on all aspects of these agreements will be with the Association of Consulting Engineers by the end of the month.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the text fee scales of the model forms of engagement and recommended fee scales was last revised; and if he will bring it up to date.

I will write to my hon. Friend.