Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will prioritise the Government’s response to the review of the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, which closed in May 2020.

In November 2018 the Government introduced a ban on combustible materials in and on the external walls in new blocks of flats above 18 meters in height, as well as hospitals, care premises, and student accommodation.

In January 2020 we consulted on the proposal to extend the ban of the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings. We continue to review and analyse the numerous and detailed responses we have received and develop our proposal. We will publish a response to the consultation.