Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN HL2051

Buildings: Safety

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 28 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure regular, independent assessment of the safety of high-risk complex buildings similar to that required for bridges and tunnels.

Answer

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a new regime to improve the safety of higher-risk residential buildings, overseen by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Dutyholders must report safety issues, maintain a golden thread of information, produce a saf...

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