Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what, if any, estimate they have made of the amount of virgin timber and plywood sheeting used for the cosmetic cladding of scaffolding; and what legal requirements regulate the use of such wood in this way.

Government has not made any estimate of the quantities of materials used for the cosmetic cladding of scaffolds.

There are no legislative requirements with regards to the cosmetic use for cladding scaffolding. Where plywood sheeting is used for other purposes, health & safety, planning and highways legislation may be applicable.