LABC chief executive at Environmental Audit Committee inquiry

LABC chief executive Paul Everall will on Wednesday afternoon (10 December) give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee when it holds its third public evidence session on its Climate Change Adaption inquiry.

This is the third session in this inquiry, which will involve discussion on the adaptation of buildings such as homes and hospitals for the effects of climate change. The health risks of climate change, including from the likelihood of buildings over-heating, as well as the role of building standards and the National Policy Planning Framework, will be discussed.

Speaking ahead of the session, Paul said: “I welcome the opportunity to outline to the Committee the important role Building Regulations can play in preventing or reducing the harmful effects of climate change, such as flooding, increased wind and snow loading and overheating. This does of course require that adequate resources are put into building control to ensure compliance within these Regulations.”

The committee seating in the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House, will also take evidence from John Slaughter of Home Builders Federation, Professor Paul Cosford of Public Health England and Dr Hugh Ellis from the Town and Country Planning Association.

You can follow the proceedings live on the internet from 2.15 pm on Wednesday 10 December through http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Live.aspx