Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2020 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2020 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, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of enforcement powers available to local authorities to compel building owners to provide accurate information on the cladding and insulation present on their buildings.

Answer: Local authorities have been asked to undertake a data collection exercise on residential buildings 18 metres and over in height to identify their external wall systems. Local authorities have powers under Section 235 of the Housing Act 2004 to require building owners to provide documentation which may include the type of materials on the external wall systems of buildings. Local authorities can pursue enforcement action against buildings that are hazardous through the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) regime.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11605
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Buildings: Insulation
Thursday, 27 February 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Buildings Enforcement Insulation Local government Standards
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk