Non-ACM Cladding 2020-04-28
2020-04-28
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The question addresses the ongoing issue of unsafe non-ACM cladding on high-rise residential blocks, a concern raised following incidents like Grenfell. The UK government has previously allocated £600 million for removing ACM cladding.
What recent steps have been taken to help ensure the removal and replacement of unsafe non-ACM cladding from high-rise residential blocks?
At Budget we announced that £1 billion will be provided to fund the removal and replacement of unsafe non-ACM cladding from high-rise blocks, in addition to the £600 million already provided for removing Grenfell-style ACM cladding. Due to the pandemic, remediation work has paused on 60% of sites, but efforts are being made to restart these projects.
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The question focuses on the continuing issue of unsafe cladding in residential buildings, exacerbated by the pandemic's impact. Hundreds of thousands of tenants are still at risk due to flammable materials and high costs associated with interim fire safety measures like waking watch.
Following the third anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, hundreds of thousands of tenants are living in unsafe buildings, many of whom face additional burdens from lockdowns. The Secretary of State said he would look into financial support for waking watch fees and other interim fire safety measures. Has this been done?
Following a call with Mayors, we issued a coordinated message emphasizing the importance of building safety work resuming. The noble Lord Greenhalgh, the new Minister for building safety, is looking into reducing costs for waking watch and ensuring that such measures continue during lockdowns.
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