Philip Hollobone
Main Page: Philip Hollobone (Conservative - Kettering)(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Sajid Javid
I remind the hon. Gentleman that a full, independent review of building regulations and fire safety rules and regulations has been set up. That is one way in which we can make changes and learn lessons from the terrible tragedy.
The hon. Gentleman talked about what is essential and non-essential for fire safety. As I said a moment ago, we expect councils and housing associations to take expert advice, certainly from their local fire and rescue service, but it is then for the council, not the Government, to determine what is essential.
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
What is the formal final total of fatalities? How many victims remain unidentified?
Sajid Javid
Obviously, the police conduct that work independently, but I can give my hon. Friend the latest number: 80 people are missing, presumed dead. That is the latest information that the police have, but they have committed to keeping people updated.