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

Her Majesty's Government which parts of the building regulations they intend to review; when this review will commence; and to what timetable.

The Government announced on 28 July that, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Dame Judith Hackitt will chair an independent review to examine current building regulations and fire safety with a particular focus on high rise residential buildings. It will report jointly to the Communities Secretary and the Home Secretary, and will examine:

• the regulatory system around the design, construction and on-going management of buildings in relation to fire safety;

• related compliance and enforcement issues;

• international regulation and experience in this area.