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

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Fire and Rescue Services on the retro-fitting of sprinkler systems in residential tower blocks.

My Department has been holding regular discussions with representatives of the fire and rescue services on a wide range of fire safety matters. These discussions have been reflected in the advice provided on 22 June to local authorities and housing associations on interim mitigating measures.