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202 indexed mentions for this inquiry Earliest recorded mention: 21 June 2017
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Written Question House of Commons
Mr David Lammy · Labour Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government
Parliamentary excerpt

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made on identifying and addressing issues in social housing referred to in the Prime Minister's statement on the Grenfell Tower inquiry terms of reference of 15 August 2017; and if he will make a statement.

Government answer

Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government

As announced by the Prime Minister on 15 August, it is incredibly important that we look into the wider questions raised by the Grenfell Tower fire – including around social housing – and how best to address these issues.

In taking this forward, it is also important that we engage directly with social tenants to help build up a comprehensive picture of some of the immediate issues they are facing, as well as to identify any common concerns that must inform any national approach.

I have met with representatives of national tenant organisations to seek their views on this process, and a programme of events is currently been drawn up for me to personally meet and hear from as many social tenants both in the immediate area around Grenfell Tower, but also across the country. There will be further announcements on this work shortly as arrangements are finalised.

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Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Written Question House of Commons
Caroline Lucas · Green Party Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government
Parliamentary excerpt

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will continue to answer questions from hon. Members on fire safety in high-rise towers during the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire incident.

Government answer

Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government

We wrote on 22 June and 11 July to update all Members of Parliament on the Grenfell Tower disaster, and will continue to provide regular updates at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/grenfell-tower

We, as well as Home Office colleagues, will continue to provide what information we can to hon. Members during the public inquiry.

Original parliamentary record

FIRE SAFETY TESTING

Early Day Motion House of Commons
Mr Jim Cunningham · Labour
Parliamentary excerpt

That this House expresses sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; welcomes the quick response of local authorities in Coventry, the West Midlands and nationally in testing the fire safety of high rise residential buildings, schools and other public buildings; is concerned by the high-rate of failures of safety tests amongst these buildings across the country; urges the Government to ensure that any recommendations of the forthcoming public inquiry are promptly implemented...

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Grenfell Tower: Fires

Written Question House of Commons
Mr Roger Godsiff · Labour Answering body: Cabinet Office
Parliamentary excerpt

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government has issued any guidance or advice to Sir Martin Moore-Bick or set any limitations or requirements on the terms of reference for the Grenfell Tower inquiry.

Government answer

Answering body: Cabinet Office

The Inquiry is a statutory inquiry established under the Inquiries Act. It is independent of Government. The Inquiry’s Terms of Reference have not yet been determined. The Prime Minister has asked the Inquiry team to conduct a public consultation on the Terms of Reference and make recommendations on what they should cover. Details of the consultation process are published on the Inquiry’s website (www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk).

Original parliamentary record

GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

Early Day Motion House of Commons
Jim Fitzpatrick · Labour
Parliamentary excerpt

That this House joins with IOSH, the occupational safety and health community, and others to express sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; mourns the loss of at least 80 lives and the profound suffering of those affected; commends the outstanding efforts of the emergency services and volunteers in the face of such adversity; and strongly urges that the review of Part B of the Building Regulations 2006 is now expedited, that lessons from the investigation regarding preve...

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Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Written Question House of Commons
John Healey · Labour Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government
Parliamentary excerpt

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many members of staff from each contributing Department will form part of the team supporting the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire.

Government answer

Answering body: Department for Communities and Local Government

The Inquiry Secretariat is staffed by civil servants seconded from a range of government departments. Government departments with an interest or stake in the Inquiry have established departmental teams to support the Inquiry's work.

Original parliamentary record

BRAVERY AND ROLE OF FIREFIGHTERS

Early Day Motion House of Commons
John Mann · Labour
Parliamentary excerpt

That this House pays tribute to the incredible bravery of the firefighters who tackled the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower; recognises that firefighters went into the face of extraordinary danger in service of the public; notes that firefighters carry out this service daily throughout the UK; further recognises that they have faced a significant cut in living standards over recent years; calls on the Government to reverse all cuts to funding to the fire and rescue services; and further calls ...

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