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

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the adequacy of insurance cover held by Kensington and Chelsea Council to meet the costs of the consequences of the Grenfell Tower fire; and if he will make a statement.

My officials are working with the council to understand the policy and ensure that the insurers honour their obligations. It would not be appropriate to make any further statement at this time as discussions with the insurer are on going.