House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Grenfell Update
02 November 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is implementing legislative changes through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill.
- Funding is provided for inspections, training, and equipment upgrades for Fire and Rescue Services.
- All high-rise residential buildings must be inspected or reviewed by the end of 2021.
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on progress made since the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report and outlines ongoing efforts to improve fire safety and remediate unsafe cladding in high-rise buildings.
Action requested
The government is implementing legislative changes through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill, strengthening regulatory frameworks, providing funding for inspections, training, and equipment upgrades for Fire and Rescue Services, and ensuring that all high-rise residential buildings are inspected or reviewed by the end of 2021. The statement also highlights ongoing work to remove unsafe cladding from buildings.
Key facts
- Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report published on 30 October 2019.
- 77% of identified high-rise residential and publicly owned buildings have been or are in the process of being fully remediated with ACM cladding.
- £1.6 billion provided to speed up removal of unsafe cladding.
- Fire Safety Bill will clarify scope of Fire Safety Order for multi-occupied residential buildings.
- Building Safety Regulator and new construction product regulation framework proposed.
- £30 million funding committed for fire protection activity across England.
- All high-rise residential buildings expected to be inspected or reviewed by end of 2021.