Mr. Michael Layde:

One is the question of building standards and the second issue is the enforcement of those standards. There are differing views about timber frame construction. From a legal perspective, as my colleague has said, some of the examples described would certainly suggest that those buildings were not constructed in accordance with the requirements and are therefore not in compliance. If the Deputy has details of specific buildings or sites, we would be happy to follow up on them.

Whatever one's opinion of the standards, they must be complied with. The system being put in place is a much more robust approach to ensuring compliance with the standards and an enforcement system. This is our aim. We would be happy to receive information - which may be confidential if necessary - about buildings which are not in compliance.