Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry

Michael Tomlinson Excerpts
Wednesday 12th July 2017

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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There is clearly a large range of issues on which the inquiry may wish to make recommendations to the Government, and the hon. Lady has put that thought on the record. As I said, I imagine that Sir Martin will wish to take note of the views expressed in this debate.

Michael Tomlinson Portrait Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)
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On a wider point, my right hon. Friend will appreciate that many survivors suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. Of course, carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. Will he ensure that, among the many other lessons that are learned, the planned review of carbon monoxide alarms actually goes ahead in October 2017?

Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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My hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. A range of lessons need to be learnt from this terrible tragedy. As he knows, an expert panel with a range of skills and expertise across a number of areas will be helping the inquiry. Again, he raises an important issue that not only the Government but the inquiry itself will want to consider.