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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the report of the Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Report, published on 30 October, when they plan to introduce new fire safety legislation.

Answer

The Government accepts, in principle, all the recommendations made of central Government in Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry’s Phase One report and will work at pace to take these forward. This may include bringing forward legislation ahead of the Bill on building safety standards announced in the Queen’s Speech if that would mean the Inquiry’s recommendations can be implemented sooner.

We are currently analysing responses to our Call for Evidence on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and intend to publish a formal response after the General Election.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL569
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Fire prevention High rise flats Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Link
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