I have belatedly seen that DCLG published earlier this month their response to the report from the Select Committee which adopted the "no price is too high" approach to safety and the Building Regs. FWIW the department have kept open the door to some deregulation. The relevant text is copied below. The full response is at
- The Government agrees that any changes should not unduly diminish safety. We are still considering proposals to amend Part P put forward in the recent public consultation, which aim to reduce the bureaucracy and costs for electricians and DIY-ers, particularly when doing simpler jobs in the home. The proposed changes are expected to cut down on the number of inspections that local authorities have to carry out and strip away unnecessary cost and bureaucracy while maintaining public safety.
- As part of the consultation process we are actively seeking all available evidence to ensure that the Final Impact Assessment is as robust as possible."