Written questions

Construction: Incentives

2026-07-22 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2702 · Official question

Lord Hunt of Wirral

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment it has made of the practical incentives, other than retention payments, available to ensure good building construction practices.

Answer

Since 2023, dutyholders, including clients, principal contractors and principal designers, are regulated through the building control process. Prosecutions may be brought for breaches of the building regulations under Section 35 of the Building Act 1984 w...