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

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to Answer of 20 July 2022 to Question 34871, when the cladding remediation fund for buildings between 11 and 18 metres will be launched; when the fund will open for applications; and if he will make a statement.

The Government is launching a new 11-18m cladding remediation scheme to fund work on buildings where a responsible developer cannot be identified.  We are planning to open the scheme on an interim basis, initially targeting a small number of high-risk buildings in interim measures.  Further details on eligibility and the application process of the 11–18m Remediation Fund will be announced as soon as they are ready. We will make a statement in due course.