Grenfell Tower Inquiry 2024-01-18
2024-01-18
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the ongoing inquiry into the Grenfell tragedy, specifically regarding delays in the publication of phase 2 report.
What recent discussions has he had with the chair of the Grenfell Tower inquiry on the timetable for publication of the phase 2 report?
The Grenfell Tower inquiry is a statutory inquiry established under the Inquiries Act 2005. Under the Act, the drafting of an inquiry's final report and the timing of that process are rightly matters for the independent inquiry chair. The newsletter published in November confirmed that the report will not be published before April next year but hopes to send it to the Prime Minister before the next anniversary of the fire with publication soon thereafter.
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Specific details about recent discussions on the timetable are not provided.
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about delays in the publication of the phase 2 report and seeks assurances from the inquiry chair.
What assurances has he had from the inquiry chair that there will be no further delays in the publication of the report?
Further to what was read out, the newsletter states that rule 13 of the inquiry rules requires giving those who might be subject to criticism fair time to respond. The process is proving time-consuming but dates have been provided for the report's publication.
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Specific assurances from the inquiry chair on avoiding further delays are not given.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the lack of urgency in addressing various issues raised by the Grenfell tragedy, including site resolution and safety measures.
When will the Government act to rebuild public confidence and ensure that necessary measures are taken to prevent a similar tragedy happening in future?
The then Prime Minister announced the inquiry immediately after the event, and huge actions have been taken to provide compensation for people. No qualifying leaseholder living in a building above 11 metres will face costs for remediation of unsafe cladding.
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Concrete steps on rebuilding public confidence are not provided.
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