Devise displaced person information recording methods
Grenfell Tower Inquiry · Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report · Issued 4 September 2024 · Addressed to: Local Authorities
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
RBKC had no effective means of collecting and recording information about those who had been displaced from the tower and surrounding buildings, including those who were missing. Compiling reliable information of that kind is difficult and the challenges likely to be faced by local authority Category 1 responders will vary according to the nature of the emergency. We recommend that all local authorities devise methods of obtaining and recording information of that kind, if possible in electronic form, and practise putting them into operation under a variety of different circumstances. (113.74)
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Published evidence summary
Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:
- The government's annual report stated MHCLG continues engagement with sector partners including the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and the Association of Directors of Children's Services on information recording methods for displaced persons (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
Response — verbatim from government
●Local Authorities — initial response
The government supports this recommendation made towards local authorities. This responsibility will be highlighted in guidance that clarifies key duties on local authorities. We note that the ability and requirement to do this will be determined by the emergency, circumstances and the needs of people affected by the incident.
Local Authorities · 16 Jan 2025 Written response →
●Local Authorities — follow-up
The government supports this recommendation made towards local authorities. This responsibility will be highlighted in guidance that clarifies key duties on local authorities. We note that the ability and requirement to do this will be determined by the emergency, circumstances and the needs of people affected by the incident.
Local Authorities · 26 Feb 2025 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 1 Feb 2026 MHCLG continues engagement with sector partners including Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Association of Directors of Children's Services, British Association of Social Workers, DHSC, DfE, and LGA to determine appropriate guidance approaches for local authority emergency duties. (Covers Recommendations 50-55.) Source →
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