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Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 June 2023 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 12 June 2023. A substantive answer was provided by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Buildings: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he made of the potential impact of the Government's amendments to the Building Safety Act safety regulation system proposed to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill on (a) the existing Building Safety Regulator’s capacity to recruit and retain high quality leaders and staff prior to its replacement and (b) the risk of a reduced pace of inspection and enforcement action during the transition period.

Answer

Government remains committed to the Building Safety Regulator being fully operational by April 2024 in order to deliver its important work. We do not anticipate any impact on current commitments, timelines or other statutory duties of the Building Safety Regulator.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188166
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Building regulations Safety Building inspectors
Legislation
Building Safety Act 2022
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
Link
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