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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Dominic Raab (Conservative) on Monday, 2 July 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

High Rise Flats: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of 16 May 2018, Official Report, column 399,what discussions he has had with Abacus Land 4 Ltd, the freeholder at Heysmoor Heights in Liverpool, in relation to funding cladding removal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

I spoke with Richard Silva, the Chief Executive of Long Harbour which administer Abacus Land 4 Ltd, on 23 May. Mr Silva informed me that Abacus Land 4 Ltd is owned by pension fund holders. I affirmed the Government's position that leaseholders should not have to pay for the removal and replacement of unsafe aluminium composite material cladding in the Heysmoor Heights building.

We expect building owners in the private sector to explore all options to protect leaseholders from incurring the costs associated with replacing unsafe cladding. The Secretary of State recently held roundtables with leaseholders to understand their concerns and with industry to discuss the barriers to remediation and potential solutions. We are considering the proposals made and have not ruled out any options.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
158171
Session
2017-19
Related items
Fire Safety Cladding: Heysmoor Heights
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
High Rise Flats: Insulation
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Fire prevention Insulation Liverpool High rise flats Abacus Land 4
Link
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