Expresses concern over north-south movement of construction products, such as cement between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He seeks confirmation that a full consultation has been conducted with all stakeholders to ensure continued freedom in product movement.

Questions what leaving the EU without a deal means for exporting construction goods manufactured in the UK to the EU, and whether reciprocal arrangements will be necessary to avoid additional checks and certifications in the EU market.

The Minister is well versed in products such as aluminium composite material and high-pressure laminate insulation, and in the problems that we have in our high-rise buildings. These regulations are important for ensuring that we prepare for the next phase of our relationship with the European Union. The Opposition will not be objecting to the regulations but I want to raise with him a number of points that require clarification. No impact assessment has been released with the legislation. Will he give us such points of clarification, but also, very importantly, of reassurance? Does the Minister see any changes on the horizon?

I do not understand why this SI is being debated in the main Chamber. The harmonisation of products was welcome: it gave a wider choice and helped to bring down the cost of construction projects. I suggest to the Minister that the UK should not be in a rush to diverge, because there are unintended consequences from diverging for no real reason. How will he judge the impact of the benefits of making changes versus the possible disadvantages of diverging from an EU-wide coding scheme? How detailed are the proposals in the current trade deal discussions?

I rise to speak in this debate because of the importance of building safety in my constituency. We have a number of tall blocks, many of which are unfortunately still covered in dangerous cladding, including ACM cladding, cladding made from other materials and, indeed, dangerous wooden cladding. There is a range of issues and a great deal of concern among thousands and thousands of residents. In fact, that is something of an understatement, because another group of residents might also be affected, and the level of risk in their buildings is unclear.

Minister emphasised the need for amendments to regulations post-Brexit transition period, ensuring business continuity and regulatory alignment with EU standards. He highlighted the commitment to maintaining high construction safety standards through the Building Safety Bill and the importance of mutual recognition agreements. The minister also addressed concerns about divergence from EU standards, asserting that UK would maintain or enhance existing regulations.

Shadow Minister questioned the likelihood of a 'race to the bottom' in regulatory standards post-Brexit. He sought assurances that divergence from EU standards would not compromise safety and quality, stressing the importance of maintaining high construction product standards.