Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 16 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 January 2022. It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Building Safety Fund

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, for what reason the Building Safety Fund does not cover the cost of balcony deck remediation if that work is necessary to make a residential building safe from fire; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Government funding covers all works directly related to the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding systems on residential buildings of 18 metres and above in height. Detailed information on works eligible for funding can be found in the Building Safety Fund prospectus, available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remediation-of-non-acm-buildings#prospectus---outlining-eligibility-for-the-fund . Eligible works can cover other structural and fire safety works but only where it integral to the remediation of the unsafe cladding system.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 94274
Session: 2021-22
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Costs Fire prevention Repairs and maintenance Building Safety Fund Balconies
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk