Commons Sense

House of Commons · Public Bill Committee

- Sitting 2

25 June 2020

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

Housing

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • The Government intends to publish a consultation on implementing phase 1 recommendations from the Grenfell Tower inquiry.
  • The building safety Bill will be presented for pre-legislative scrutiny.
  • The bill aims to clarify the scope of fire safety regulations and will be supported by 1.6 billion in funding for cladding removal from high-rise buildings.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Fire Safety Bill introduced in response to recommendations from the Grenfell Tower inquiry.

Action requested

The MP announces the Government's intention to publish a consultation on implementing phase 1 recommendations and to present the building safety Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. The bill aims to clarify the scope of fire safety regulations and will be supported by £1.6 billion in funding for cladding removal from high-rise buildings.

Key facts

  • It is less than two weeks since the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.
  • The Prime Minister accepted all 12 recommendations addressed to the Government directly on the day of the phase 1 report publication.
  • The Fire Safety Bill will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and clarify its scope for multi-occupied residential buildings.
  • A consultation will be published next month alongside proposals to strengthen other aspects of the fire safety order.
  • A building risk review programme for all high-rise residential buildings in England by December 2021 is supported by £10 million of new funding.
  • The Fire Safety Bill aims to enhance safety in multi-occupied residential buildings by improving identification, assessment and mitigation of fire risks.
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