Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 97547
High Rise Flats: Fires
Tabled: 5 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025
Question
Jim McMahon
Labour (Co-op) — Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on practices for the safe evacuation of high rise buildings in the event of fire as building heights increase to over 70 stori
Answer
Samantha DixonResponsibility for fire safety building regulations and evacuation both now sit within MHCLG policy responsibilities. All new building work must meet the functional requirements of Building Regulations, including a means of warning and escape in case of f...
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