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
Labour — Southampton 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 DixonBuilding 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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