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Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2020. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Housing: Students

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 7 January (HL15), whether their 30 November 2019 figure for the 53 student accommodation buildings with Aluminium Composite Material cladding identified as unlikely to meet building regulation requirements is final.

Answer

We have set up a comprehensive programme to oversee Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) remediation. We have pushed building owners and local authorities hard to identify and remediate unsafe buildings. When we are notified about additional buildings these are reflected in the published data.

We have also worked closely with local authorities and Fire and Rescue Services to ensure that interim measures are in place in all buildings until the cladding is replaced. Working with the Home Office, the Local Government Association and the National Fire Chiefs Council government has established a protection board to provide greater assurance to central government of Fire and Rescue Service protection activity. This work includes ensuring that the interim measures in place in ACM-clad high-rise residential buildings are well-maintained and providing assurance that fire safety risks are being managed effectively.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL289
Session
2019-21
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Building regulations Housing Fire prevention Insulation Students Composite materials
Link
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