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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Monday, 24 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 June 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 on Buildings: Insulation, what steps his Department took after learning of the failed BS 8414 test of high pressure laminate cladding with combustible insulation.

Answer

The failed BS 8414 test was one of the factors that the Expert Panel and the Department took into account when revising Advice note 14 in December 2018 as well as carrying further tests on High Pressure Laminate panels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
268567
Session
2017-19
Related items
Buildings: Insulation
Monday, 17 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Testing Composite materials
Link
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