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Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Monday 5th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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We are in conversation with that local authority, as we are with others. We are continuing to talk these issues through, and I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we have not declined any requests for financial flexibility. We will make sure that we get it right so that the residents in his constituency are kept safe.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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When did the substantial deregulation of fire safety take place?

Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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As I have said, the building regulations review is under way and we have had the interim report. We have accepted all its recommendations and, when the final report is published, we will look at it carefully and consider how to take it forward.