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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 28 October 2019. A substantive answer was provided by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 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, what assessment he has made of the number of flat-owners in residential blocks who have been unable to sell or remortgage their home because of the presence of flammable cladding.

Answer

The government is working with industry to understand the scope and scale of the issue. This includes supporting the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and ensuring that wider industry gain greater information and assurance about the external wall systems of high-rise residential buildings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3542
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Insulation Mortgages Sales High rise flats
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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