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- Sitting 2
25 June 2020
Type
Public Bill Committee
At a Glance
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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