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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 2 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 2019 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, whether his officials have been in contact with the freeholder of the Paddington Walk development about the payment by leaseholders of £3.5 million for cladding removal.

Answer

On 9 May the Government announced a fund for the remediation of unsafe Aluminium Composite Material cladding on all high-rise (over 18 metres) residential private sector buildings in England, excluding those which have had a warranty claim accepted. Where leaseholders have had to pay for remediation, the building owner or the managing agent on their behalf would be eligible to apply to the fund for a refund for those costs that would qualify under the terms of the fund. In this scenario, any funding agreement will contain a condition that ensures that funding is provided only on the basis that leaseholders are fully reimbursed. We will write to all potential fund applicants by the middle of May to start engaging them, and publish the full fund application guidance and criteria by mid-July.

In the meantime, my officials have been in contact with the managing agents for Paddington Walk. They are also in regular contact with the London Borough of Westminster.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
250467
Session
2017-19
Related items
High Rise Flats: Insulation
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fees and charges Insulation Freehold High rise flats Paddington
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