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New Building

Volume 329: debated on Tuesday 13 April 1999

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will amend the building regulations to reduce the environmental impact of new developments; and if he will make a statement. [79594]

The Government are considering such amendments. Last year a comprehensive review was launched to see what contribution the building regulations could make towards achieving our targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The review is progressing well with consultation on some proposed amendments expected later this year.