Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 3.9 of the report to the leadership team of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Housing options and support for secure tenants of the Walkways, Treadgold House and Bramley House in temporary accommodation, published on 25 July 2018, what representations the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has made to his Department for additional funds to implement options (i) and (ii).

To date, Government has spent over £46 million to support recovery following the Grenfell Tower fire, and has committed an additional £34 million, which includes re-housing costs, new mental health support services, investment in the Lancaster West Estate and a new community space.

With reference solely to options (i) and (ii) in paragraph 3.9 of the 'Housing options and support for secure tenants of the Walkways, Treadgold House and Bramley House in temporary accommodation leadership report' Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) has not made any representations for funds specifically to implement those options.

Following the tragedy, the Department agreed that Government funding would be provided to support those made permanently homeless by the fire, RBKC would support other affected households.

We remain in regular and frequent discussion with RBKC on potential future financial pressures arising from the Grenfell tragedy.