Mcvey Bats Off Building Safety Questions After Conference Embarrassment

After embarrassing herself at the Tory conference with dated observations on 3D, Housing Minister Esther McVey proved less effusive faced with written Commons questions on building safety. Labour’s Steve Reed asked why MHCLG has not issued a call for samples of building materials used in external wall materials and insulation of high-rise buildings as part of the recent data collection exercise on external wall systems in blocks. McVey’s reply: “The MHCLG has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.” Read more on 24housing.

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