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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Grenfell Update

02 June 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has introduced regulations banning combustible materials in new high-rise buildings.
  • The Government has provided 1 billion for remediation of unsafe non-ACM cladding.
  • A public consultation will be issued soon to gather views on remaining recommendations that require legislative change.

Issue summary

The minister updates Parliament on the progress made towards implementing recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to improve building and fire safety.

Action requested

The Government has introduced regulations banning combustible materials in new high-rise buildings, provided £1 billion for remediation of unsafe non-ACM cladding, established a Fire Protection Board, and is working on drafting the Building Safety Bill. A public consultation will be issued soon to gather views on remaining recommendations that require legislative change.

Key facts

  • The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 concluded in October 2019.
  • Over 450 buildings with unsafe ACM cladding have been identified.
  • £1 billion has been allocated for remediation of non-ACM cladding.
  • A Fire Protection Board chaired by the National Fire Chiefs Council is leading a Building Risk Review Programme to inspect high-rise residential buildings.
  • The Government is establishing a new Building Safety Regulator within the Health and Safety Executive.
  • The Fire Safety Bill was introduced in March 2020.
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