Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department has consulted (a) the Chief Fire Officers Association and (b) Dame Judith Hackitt on the Government amendments relating to the Building Safety Act and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.

Government remains committed to the Building Safety Regulator being fully operational by April 2024 in order to deliver its important work. We do not anticipate any impact on current commitments, timelines or other statutory duties of the Building Safety Regulator.