Debates between Lord Nash and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Fire Safety: Schools

Debate between Lord Nash and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Monday 3rd July 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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My noble friend makes an extremely sensible suggestion. We will have to wait on this, but the DCLG has set up an independent expert advisory panel to advise the Government on any immediate measures needed to make buildings safe. That panel met for a full day last Thursday.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
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My Lords, what discussions has the Minister or any of his colleagues had with his counterparts in Scotland to exchange experiences north and south of the border and advice? Here is another sensible suggestion: if he has not had any meetings so far, will he do so now?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We have had conversations on this, particularly in relation to recent events and to universities, but I will look more closely to see whether there is more we can learn.