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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Thursday, 13 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: Concrete

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the Department’s target date is for ensuring that all schools and colleges in England are free from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.

Answer

​​The government has set out its plans to permanently remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from schools and colleges.

​By the end of this Parliament, every school and college in England that is not being fully or substantially rebuilt will be RAAC-free.

​Alongside this, every school needing to be rebuilt through the School Rebuilding Programme, will be in delivery, with half having started already.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85975
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Buildings Schools Concrete
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk