Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he can take against lenders that continue to require the provision of an EWS1 form in cases where the building or property falls outside the scope of that requirement; and if will make a statement.

The EWS1 process is not a Government or regulatory requirement. Whether an EWS1 is needed is determined by lenders and the professionals valuing a building - not all lenders ask for an EWS1. The Department is pleased that industry has confirmed flats in blocks without cladding will be clearly excluded from the process. Government will continue to work with industry to support a more proportionate approach.