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Written question asked by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 November 2018. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 November 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Buildings: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2018 to Question 164527 on Buildings: Insulation, whether the Government plans to ban the use of combustible materials on (a) schools, (b) hospitals and (c) care homes.

Answer

The Government consulted on applying the ban to residential buildings with a top storey more than 18 metres above ground level, in line with current Building Regulations guidance. The ban will also apply to the external walls of new hospitals, residential care premises, student accommodation and residential accommodation in schools for those buildings which have a top storey more than 18 metres above ground level.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
186419
Session
2017-19
Related items
Buildings: Insulation
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Care homes Hospitals Fire prevention Insulation Schools
Link
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