Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many high rise buildings housing service personnel contain flammable cladding.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has 16 high-rise buildings (defined as seven storeys or 18 meters, and above) housing Service personnel which are partially clad with external wall systems containing combustible components.

Of these 16, 14 buildings have been surveyed and not deemed to be a safety risk so no further remedial work is required. One building is due for remediation in 2024, and the remaining building is due for demolition in 2025.

All buildings have annual fire risk assessments in line with Government guidance to ensure the buildings remain safe for continued occupation by Service personnel.