Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 73
73
Paragraph: 208
We recommend that the Government make clear that the schedule as worded will cover such...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government make clear that the schedule as worded will cover such products or amend it so that it does.
Paragraph Reference:
208
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government welcomes the Committee’s attention to this issue and accepts its recommendation. The Government wants to make sure that products with European technical assessments are covered by the regime and will ensure the drafting of Schedule 8 to the Building Safety Bill achieves this before the bill is introduced to Parliament. The Government notes that the Committee identifies that the wording ‘other overseas standards’ has caused confusion in the industry and will review this wording to improve its clarity. The intent is for the Secretary of State to be able to designate standards developed by recognised standardisation bodies, both domestic and international.