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Date Business
20 February 2012
4:15 pm
Subject: Building regulations applying to electrical and gas installation and repairs in dwellings including houses with multiple occupation
Witness(es): Local Authority Building Control, NICEIC, Residential Landlords' Association, Electrical Safety Council and the National House Building Council; Local Authority Building Control, Gas Safe Register, Gas Industry Safety Group, Gas Safety Trust and Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (at 5.00 p.m.)
Location: The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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