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Written question asked by Lord Ouseley (Crossbench) on Monday, 21 January 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 February 2019. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 4 February 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

High Rise Flats: Insulation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to safety concerns for residents in tower blocks where responsibility for the removal of combustible cladding is disputed.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring that residents are safe, and feel safe, in their homes.

We are working closely with local authorities and Fire and Rescue Services to ensure that interim safety measures are in place in all buildings until the cladding is replaced. We are backing local authorities to take enforcement action where building owners are refusing to remediate high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding. This will include financial support where this is necessary for the local authority to carry out emergency remedial work. We have also established a Joint Inspection Team to support local authorities and give them the confidence to pursue enforcement action.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12990
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fire prevention Insulation High rise flats
Link
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