Sixteenth Report - Progress in remediating dangerous cladding

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 406 16 September 2020
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 25 items (13 recs)
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Accepted 15
Accepted in Part 4
Acknowledged 4
Not Addressed 2
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Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Sixteenth report from Session 2019-21 · published 18 Nov 2020
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11 Recommendation Acknowledged
One category of buildings below 18 metres that might present increased risks are care homes.
Recommendation
One category of buildings below 18 metres that might present increased risks are care homes. In January 2020 the Department published advice from its independent expert advisory panel that buildings of any height with residents who need significant assistance to … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the fire safety risks in care homes, stating that work by the CQC could be explored regarding these risks.
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21 Conclusion Acknowledged
We made it clear to the Department that professional indemnity insurance has been regularly brought...
Conclusion
We made it clear to the Department that professional indemnity insurance has been regularly brought to our attention by the industry and needs sorting as a priority.67 The Department told us that it is working with the Fire Industry Association … Read more
Government Response Summary
The department acknowledges the challenges with professional fire expertise and indemnity insurance, stating they have joint workstreams to address these issues. They are also working with industry to understand challenges in accessing affordable buildings insurance.
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22 Conclusion Acknowledged
While leaseholders have been unable to move or remortgage, some have seen their insurances premiums...
Conclusion
While leaseholders have been unable to move or remortgage, some have seen their insurances premiums rise significantly. For those in buildings with serious fire safety defects, there are examples of premiums rising by over 400%.69 This is on top of … Read more
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The department acknowledges the challenges with affordable buildings insurance and states that officials are working with industry to better understand the issue.
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23 Recommendation Acknowledged
The National Audit Office found that there has been a shortage of skills or personnel...
Recommendation
The National Audit Office found that there has been a shortage of skills or personnel needed to complete remediation work.72 However, shortages are not restricted to the removal and replacement of cladding. The Local Government Association wrote to us outlining … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the challenges with professional fire expertise and indemnity insurance, stating it has joint workstreams with industry actively seeking to address these issues.
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