School Building Closures Debate

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Department: Department for Education

School Building Closures

Mike Amesbury Excerpts
Tuesday 19th September 2023

(8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Amesbury Portrait Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) (Lab)
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Half an hour ago, I came from a meeting with London fire chiefs, who were calling for a national register of buildings containing RAAC. That is a practical ask—will the Secretary of State work with other Departments to ensure that it becomes a reality?

Gillian Keegan Portrait Gillian Keegan
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I think the fire chiefs usually work with local responsible bodies to find out how they can minimise fire risks within a local area.