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Written question asked by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 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 on Buildings: Insulation, whether his Department took steps to estimate the number of buildings with HPL cladding after the failed BS8414 fire test on that cladding.

Answer

On 18 July 2019, the Government asked local authorities and housing associations to undertake a data collection exercise on the external wall systems of their high rise residential buildings that are 18 metres or above. This includes high rise residential buildings that are clad in High Pressure Laminate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
279137
Session
2017-19
Related items
Buildings: Insulation
Monday, 17 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Testing Composite materials
Link
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