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Written question asked by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Friday, 21 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 26 June 2019. A substantive answer was provided by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Buildings: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2019 to Question 262396, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) tower blocks and (b) other buildings covered in HPL cladding since being made aware of the failed BS 8414 test.

Answer

The Department does not currently formally collect data on High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) cladding use. The Department has engaged with local authorities, housing associations and industry to understand the use of HPL on high rise residential buildings; and to remind them of the Departments advice on ensuring the fire safety of external wall systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
267773
Session
2017-19
Related items
Buildings: Insulation
Monday, 17 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Buildings: Insulation
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Testing Composite materials
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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