Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Paragraph: 19
We agree completely that those being given additional and sometimes onerous responsibilities under the Bill...
Conclusion
We agree completely that those being given additional and sometimes onerous responsibilities under the Bill cannot reasonably be expected to implement its provisions and move to full compliance without sufficient and clearly described transition periods.
Paragraph Reference:
19
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government welcomes the Committee’s recommendation to provide clarity to industry about what is required by when. We are working with the Health and Safety Executive to develop our plan to commence the new regime and have asked the Health and Safety Executive to develop a transition plan for implementing the new regime. This work is being overseen by a Transition Board chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt and Ministers holding regular stocktakes with the Health and Safety Executive on progress. We will publish an outline transition plan at introduction. We will continue to refine and provide further information on transition during the passage of the Bill, working closely with the Health and Safety Executive. As part of this commitment, we have asked the Health and Safety Executive to include what to expect and when for those impacted by the new regulatory regime in their ongoing communications. This is a first step and we will continue to work through and publish greater detail throughout the passage of the bill. Future dutyholders should not wait to prepare for the new regime. We urge future dutyholders to start preparing for the new regime immediately. A greater focus on safety and engaging residents in buildings for which they are responsible is encouraged now.