Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 87566

Housing: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many residential buildings have been decanted due to (a) unsafe cladding and (b) other fire safety defects in each year since the passage of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
Building decants arise in one of two ways – either in a planned way as part of a schedule of works or in an emergency situation due to emerging safety concerns. Not all decants are reported to the Department, particularly if they are planned. Emergency de...

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