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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 10 February 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 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, which types of non-ACM cladding systems have failed the combustibility test.

Answer

This is part of an ongoing, systematic investigation into the fire risks from non-ACM cladding systems and there are no success or failure criteria.

BRE Report Number P111324-1006 (M5D6V1), sets out in detail the methodology, a copy was placed in the House library on 11 February 2019 in response to question UIN217589 and can be found here: http://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2019-0225/Cladding_Research_Interim_Report_M5D6_redacted.pdf.

The Independent Expert Advisory Panel (IEAP) has issued Advice on the measures building owners should take to ensure their buildings are safe. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-advice-for-building-owners-including-fire-doors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12210
Session
2019-21
Related items
Buildings: Insulation
Monday, 11 February 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Testing
Link
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