Thread by @LiamSpender

@nbdbuk #BuildingSafetyBill we are just coming to the end of the statement on NHS Care, about 5 speakers to go.

There is then a 10 minute rule bill about pension transfers and then the Second Reading debate will start, probably just after 3.

@nbdbuk In terms of what to expect today, the Commons is being asked to agree whether the Bill proceeds to the next stage of scrutiny, known as Committee Stage.

There will be a vote on that around 7 p.m. this evening.

@nbdbuk The Commons is also being asked to agree a programme motion setting out the timetable for the next stages of the Bill.

The Commons will send the Bill to a Public Bill Committee, which will start work in September and report back no later than 26 October.

@nbdbuk The Public Bill Committee has powers to hear evidence from witnesses and, most importantly, to consider amendments to the Bill.

@nbdbuk There will be no amendments considered by the Commons today, that will happen in September and October in the committee.

The key today is to look at how strong (or not strong) support for the Bill is among backbench Conservative MPs.

@nbdbuk The government’s current working majority, taking into non-voting Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Sinn Feinn MPs is 83.

42 Conservative MPs will have to vote against the government to amend the Bill in the Commons at Report stage, likely to be in early November 2021.

@nbdbuk English Votes for English Laws was abolished last week, so Scottish MPs can vote, if they wish.

That will be another key thing to look out for today, whether they indicate an intention to join and how that affects the political dynamics.

@nbdbuk Another key thing to keep in mind is that this process will be long and drawn out. Nothing is likely to change suddenly. It will be a case of the application of pressure by backbench MPs on the government over time.

Today is an important step in applying that pressure.

@nbdbuk #BuildingSafetyBill The Commons is currently hearing complaints from MPs about the lack of a promised statement on plans for future social care and misleading answers said to have been given at PMQs earlier.

@nbdbuk The Commons has now started the item before the #BuildingSafetyBill.

This is a 10 minute rule bill to ask that the Parliamentary Health Ombudsman investigates employees disadvantaged by transferring their pensions from the Atomic Energy Authority to a much worse scheme.

@nbdbuk This Bill has no chance of becoming law, but it is drawing attention to the issue in the hope that the government will do something about it.

@nbdbuk Once this 10 Minute Rule Bill is over, the House will move on to the Second Reading of the Building Safety Bill.

@nbdbuk And listening to the 10 minute rule bill, it sounds as if it is a fine mess caused by public maladministration.

I hope it is resolved in the interests of the pensioners who have lost up to 50% of the value of their pensions, having transferred on government advice.

@nbdbuk A short break while the Commons gets the chamber ready for the #BuildingSafetyBill and then we will be off.

First up will be @robertjenrick

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick #BuildingSafetyBill and we are getting under way now.

The Deputy Speaker is reminding backbenchers of a time limit of no more than 4 minutes for their speeches.

Calls @RobertJenrick to speak.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @robertjenrick begins explaining the purposes of the Bill.

Leads straight off by referring back to the February plan designed to help leaseholders and to create a better building safety regime.

Refers to a market failure caused by the current system.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @RobertJenrick “market failure” is a phrase usually preceded by state intervention, which apparently we are getting by written statement just published.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox intervenes and asks for details, which are promised via the statement.

It is unusual for a written statement to be published during a Second Reading debate, so this seems to be an effort to buy off opposition.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox Written Statements are normally published in Hansard, will try to find it when there’s a good moment during debate.

@robertjenrick is now outlining how he believes the Bill implements the safety recommendations by @DameJudithH

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell asking why a written statement has been made when MPs are waiting to speak during Second Reading, asks if it is “in order” (i.e. within the rules).

D’ty Speaker says making a written statement is allowed, but says she cannot make a judgment because she’s not seen it

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell MP are plainly furious at this last minute written statement, says that the statement has not been laid on the table (the one in front of the Speaker).

MPs say the statement has not been given to the office in Parliament that handles these things either.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @robertjenrick says the statement has been delayed because it is “market sensitive”.

It makes no sense, the stock markets are still open and will be until 4.30. If it was market sensitive it would have been given after close.

Deputy Speaker warns government to publish quickly.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @RobertJenrick says MPs don’t need to see the written statement because he is going to explain the contents of it to them now.

It’s something to do with banks and EWS1 by the sounds of it, perhaps some sort of guarantee scheme mentioned in @FT reports a few weeks ago?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @RobertJenrick explaining that risk of fires has fallen but that we still need to improve the quality of design for homes, hospitals and care homes.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @RobertJenrick says that the written statement may also have something to do with improving availability of professional indemnity insurance for people performing EWS1 inspections.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp intervenes and asks why, if the risks of fire are so low, thousands upon thousands of leaseholders are paying for waking watches, often on fire service orders.

@RobertJenrick replies that w/watch is an element of the market failure and sometimes also “rip offs”

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @RobertJenrick appears to be announcing that waking watches should no longer be used except in the absolute worst cases.

We have, however, seen this pattern of a great deal of government fur coat but not much underwear before.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @RobertJenrick moving on to explain Part 4 of the Bill and the new occupation regime, requiring every higher-risk building to have at least one “accountable person” who can go to jail if the building is not maintained and operated in accordance with the new rules.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @robertjenrick says new Building Safety Regulator will have proportionality at the heart of what it does.

Says the evidence from Grenfell Inquiry has been shocking and must never be repeated. Perhaps it will result in criminal prosecutions in due course.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @RobertJenrick says that new home buyers will get better protection from New Homes Ombudsman.

But why not simply give house buyers the same consumer protections as when buying, for example, a kettle? That it will be as described, fit for purpose and of reasonable quality?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @RobertJenrick outlines retrospective extension of limitation periods from 6 years to 15 years. Extended also to cover renovation works.

Says that he hopes building warranties will be expanded to deal with this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP asks if government will introduce a knowledge trigger (as opposed to an event, namely completion of a building) for limitation for claims.

@RobertJenrick says government will think about it.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP The promised written statement should eventually appear here: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick now outlining funding available from BSF, which government now expects will cover remediation on 1,000 buildings above 18 metres.

We are hearing the same things we’ve heard before about the unprecedented £5.1 billion funding package.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick says that some house builders have agreed to pay for remedial works, but some have not. Specific criticism of Ballymore.

Re-announces the Gateway 2 Levy for building control permission that will be payable by anyone wanting to build a new “higher-risk building”

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick says that fires spreading beyond room of origin are rare, only happening in 7% of blocks of 4 stories or more.

Says too many buildings are caught by need to do remediation work because of caution of others.

No mention of the effect of the Advice Notes here…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick says that he has asked for advice from experts on a “proportionate risk-based approach” to remediation.

Apparently he now has that advice and that is also going to be published later today, so another rabbit out of the hat.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick appears to be signalling a change in approach, saying that except in the worst case risk management should take precedence over remedial works.

Difficult to tell whether this is dressing up what has been announced before or if this a change of course.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP We appear to be getting some of the content of the written statement now, it revolves around updated risk guidance for EWS1 assessments.

This appears to boil down to trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube.

We will need to see the written detail to see if it works.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @RobertJenrick says everyone involved in the market must act to avoid the consequences of market failure.

It looks as if we can expect another iteration of the EWS1.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP waiving around the written statement, says that it does make clear whether it applies to the whole of the UK or only in England.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP Deputy Speaker says the written statement is arriving with MPs now, says she got her copy from Labour whips.

Is warning @RobertJenrick that he should take 2-3 questions on his written statement.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @PBottomleyMP asks that the statement is put online as fast as possible so MPs watching remotely can see it.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @RobertJenrick says that the announcement in the statement (and writing these tweets without the statement is like trying to perform Hamlet without the Prince) applies across the UK

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG chair Clive Betts says the written statement is “very significant” and asks @RobertJenrick to explain that if EWS1’s are not required on buildings u18m then are works not required either?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @RobertJenrick says the advice (to be published later) is that there is no “systemic risk” for u18m buildings and no need to undertake specific fire risk assessments just so people can buy and sell.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG Some buildings below 18m will need remediation, but not enough to require systemic checks on all buidings.

But what about buildings that already have EWS1 “fails” and waking watches and the like?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP asking why the government has come to the issue so late. Says Select Committees and MPs across parties have been asking for this for years.

@RobertJenrick says government has not been slow, but it’s the market’s fault due its “extreme risk aversion”

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP And here is the statement: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP Interestingly the written statement says the January 2020 Consolidated Advice Note will be scrapped shortly.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP That Advice Note has caused untold trouble, requiring all buildings of any height to be assessed.

What is not clear from the statement is what happens to buildings u18m already assessed and “failed” and what happens if lenders continue to be risk averse?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP Statement also says that new guidance for fire risk assessments (PAS9980) will take the place of the Consolidated Advice Note.

One potential issue with that is it still leaves the end rating to the discretion of the assessor, rather than being a prescriptive standard.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP Statement also says that the shadow Building Safety Regulator is going to try to standardise fire risk assessments to ensure that people are not too risk averse in making their findings.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP Deputy Speaker telling the House of Commons that written statement is now published online.

You heard it here first.

Says that time limit for backbench speeches will now be reduced to 3 minutes as a result of the longer oral statement.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell speaking for Labour now.

Expresses fury at government deliberately making a written statement when debate already underway.

Says doesn’t understand why the statement is market sensitive given markets are open until 4.30 and the statement could’ve been made earlier.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell pays tribute to Grenfell and building safety campaigners for their dogged efforts to try and get reform, work that has gone on for years.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that the Hackitt Report was a damning indictment of the current system.

Says that it is too simplistic to say that this all a result of developers. Says that there has been widespread, systemic and cultural failures.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that the Bill is welcome a step to ending this systemic failure, but that it has a glaring omission: it does nothing to improve leaseholders’ recourse where buildings have been built badly.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that Bill allows private building inspectors (Approved Inspectors) to continue to operate for non-higher risk buildings (those under 8 storeys or under 18 metres).

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell welcomes the “golden thread” to give better information to residents about building safety.

Regulation of construction products is welcome, but better testing is still required.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell notes that Bill extends limitation periods, but this will be of no use in most buildings.

Legal action is uncertain, expensive and risky and requires a defendant to sue.

In how many cases can developer be blamed for everything given regulatory failures?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that Bill does nothing to address those trapped in unsellable, unmortgable homes.

Leaseholders have repeatedly been promised that they will not have to pay, yet the Bill makes no provision to make this happen.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that as drafted the Bill “bakes in” leaseholder liability for remediation costs.

Clauses 124 and 99 make it more certain that remediation costs will be passed on to leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says £5.1 billion of BSF money is welcome, but does not go nearly far enough.

Says that approach has been blighted by intertia and indifference and his own backbenchers accuse him of incompetence.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that BSF funds are not being allocated fast enough. Removing cladding is only part of the problem, because more and more work is identified by people who are not accountable for the way they are spending leaseholders’ money.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell criticises government for throwing all sense of perspective out of the window.

Says it is not sure, even after today’s written statement, what the government is doing to improve the position.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell asking questions about the promises in the written statement, notes that so much is unknown.

Leaseholders are assailed from all sides with increasing insurance costs as well as costs of remedial works.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell asks if Consolidated Advice Note is now scrapped. @RobertJenrick shouts across and says it is.

The statement doesn’t actually say that, it says the Consolidated Advice Note will be abolished when new guidance replaces it at some future point.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell and @RobertJenrick trading blows on EWS1 forms. Gov’t says it is nothing to do with them.

Lucy Powell says that it is a product of the Advice Notes, including the government’s 2020 Consolidated Advice Note.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell notes that today’s announcement of “market failure” is too little and too late.

Says that UK should adopt the same approach as already employed in Victoria and New South Wales to triage buildings by risk effectively and efficiently.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP Clive Betts intervenes on apparent abolition of EWS1 forms for u18m buildings. Says statement is not clear on whether that means the cladding can stay on, regardless of type?

@LucyMPowell says that is a good point. Emphasises need for a standardised assessment of risk.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell says that she is not interested in party political point scoring and says that she and Labour will work with anyone to resolve the crisis in a way that benefits the people living in these buildings.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @LucyMPowell concludes that the Bill must meet the “Hackitt test” and the current draft fails that test and does not provide the means to protect leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @PBottomleyMP says that 2019 NAO report said that MHCLG concluded that building owners would not take legal action unless costs met by leaseholders.

Even then such action unlikely to be economic in most cases.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @PBottomleyMP says that the current BSF financing arrangements seem to fully cover the public funding by increased tax revenues, but leave leaseholders with a £10 billion bill.

Calls for a knowledge trigger for limitation periods, instead of one based on completion of building.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @PBottomleyMP says that Australia has shown the way, including in a presentation given by former Victoria Premier @TedBaillieu to the APPG on Leasehold Reform last week.

Calls for leaseholders to have a seat at the table.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP for SNP speaking now, says that we need UK uniform standards for consumer protection for building quality.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @PGibsonSNP says Scottish Parliament will give consent, if asked, to allow the UK Parliament to legislate for this UK wide protection.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @PGibsonSNP refers to the written statement we got part way through today’s proceedings. Says that u18m buildings are not necessarily any cheaper to fix than taller buildings.

Says that statement is vague on supposed leaseholder right of challenge to the costs of remediation.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @PGibsonSNP says that there is no detail in the announcement today on what concrete steps are being taken to free up mortgage finance and cap the excessive costs of insurance.

Says that written statement still refers to £50/month financing scheme (i.e. #forcedloans)

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @PGibsonSNP says that UK government should look at the standardised risk assessment that has been started in Scotland, mirroring the approach in Australia.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @PGibsonSNP says that current safety scandal is blighting lives and it is no good for the government to say today that the buildings might not be as dangerous as people have claimed previously.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland speaking now.

Says he once again asks government to provide support to leaseholders who are facing devastating costs they simply cannot afford to pay.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @SMcPartland says the government has created a market failure, but what is promised in the written statement will need to be put into law to protect leaseholders.

Says that January 2020 Consolidated Advice Note must be withdrawn.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @SMcPartland says that leaseholders need to know what happens where they already have EWS1s and are under 18 metres?

Are works no longer required?

Says that he will seek to amend the Bill during committee stage, but wants government to help and come up with better ideas.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @SMcPartland says he will look to adapt the Housing Defects Act 1984 to apply to cladding.

Says that the levy scheme in the Bill could be expanded.

Says that zero-rating for VAT should be brought in.

Says we should have an indemnity scheme to make polluter pay, like FloodRe

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Or like the Motor Insurers Bureau, which is paid for by a levy on all car insurance policies and covers accidents and injuries caused by uninsured drivers.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Clive Betts, Chair of the Housing Select Committee, says that parts of the bill are welcome but that the real issue is what the Bill leaves out, rather than what it includes.

Particularly in relation to privatised building control and product testing.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Clive Betts calls on government to require the publication of all failed tests on products introduced to the market.

Says that @RobertJenrick should come to his committee to explain the written statement today.

Says that w/statement and Bill do not help with #notjustcladding

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Clive Betts asks whether the loan scheme has been abandoned and whether remedial works are no longer required for buildings u18m, because it is not clear from written statement.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Sir Mike Penning — who signed amendments to Fire Safety Bill — said he believed what he was told by the govenrment.

Was accused of letting his constituents down, but he says he will not back down this time.

Says that written statement seems to contain some improvements.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Sir Mike Penning says that the government must reclaim the mantle of being the party of home ownership.

Says he has seen many examples of petty rules, such as banning door mats in corridors, and that better risk management is required.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland Sir Mike Penning recalls that government has intervened to protect people who suffered from asbestos related illness in the past, says government will have to do the same here.

Says he will back amendments because this Bill has to protect leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook speaking now. Says that some parts of the Bill are welcome, but what is unwelcome is the additional costs loaded on to leaseholders via the Building Safety Charge.

These charges will amount to billions over the next few years.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @mtpennycook says that extended limitation periods will only offer limited protection and that much tougher steps must be taken.

All leaseholders must be protected in meaningful ways from all cladding and non-cladding building safety defects.

If not now, then when?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @mtpennycook says that if government does not give greater leaseholder protection then it will struggle to get the Bill through Parliament.

Says the Bill is overhauling a failed system and it is not fair to expect leaseholders to pay the costs for a failed regulatory system.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith speaking now.

Says government dismissed McPartland-Smith amendments to Fire Safety Bill as being made to the wrong bill.

This bill was promised as the solution, but in fact offers no solution.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @Royston_Smith says that too many buildings have been caught up in the current scandal and that he hopes that the promises in the written statement will go some way to addressing this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @Royston_Smith says that he cannot understand why insurers are getting away with not paying out on building warranties.

One solution is a levy on house builders, which is the only way out for leaseholders and to end the repetitional damage to their businesses.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP speaking now, says that leaseholders are faced with ruinous costs, which in some cases exceed the value of their flats.

Says that regardless of the content of the written statement, amendments will be required to refund leaseholders who have already paid.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @KarenPBuckMP says that it is “rich” and something of an “amazement” that the government now glibly dismisses waking watches as unnecessary in most cases, given its long reliance on them.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @KarenPBuckMP says that there are consequences for both public and private sectors as a result of the building safety crisis and that social housing must not be forgotten.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK speaking now says that Bill omits any steps to improve safety on stairs, which leads to many hundreds of deaths a year from injuries sustained in falls.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @PaulMaynardUK says that a fall is often the first step in a long decline for elderly people and people with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy.

Calls for adoption in law of existing British Standard for stairs and stair rails to improve safety on stairs.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @PaulMaynardUK says that he will support an amendment to bring the British Standard into law to improve the safety and quality of stairs.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Meg_HillierMP says she lives in a block from which cladding is being removed, fortunately at the developer’s expense.

Says that the issue with the Bill is that it does not do enough to protect leaseholders and it will take years before the little help in the bill arrives.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Meg_HillierMP says that she has not had time to read the written statement, but says that government should have acted quicker to prevent problems with mortgages and insurers.

Says government should pay costs up front and then pursue those responsible.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Meg_HillierMP says that it is important the government is scrutinised closely over the content of the written statement today.

Says that the Bill is a start but too many people are living in limbo.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon says that the Bill is welcome but does not go far enough, leaving remedial costs to be recovered from leaseholders via service charges where leases allow this.

Says the “reasonable steps” control introduced by cl. 124 is not good enough protection.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @Offord4Hendon welcomes extended limitation periods, but says that it is not going to be a viable route to recovery for leaseholders in many cases.

Leaseholders are at an inherent disadvantage is trying to fight large developers.

Bill offers no detail on #forcedloans

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @Offord4Hendon says that the Bill also does nothing to address leaseholders struggling with insurance, but says he expects amendments in Committee and at Report stage to better protect leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @Offord4Hendon again refers to Conservatives being the traditional party of home ownership.

This seems to be a common concern. Not a single Conservative MP has given unconditional support to the Bill so far.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner says that the government’s promised extended limitation periods will be of no use to his constituents, where he says developer St. Modwen has washed its hands of a defective building in his constituency.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @BarryGardiner says that leaseholders do not have the pockets or the wherewithal to challenge developers through long-running and expensive litigation.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey speaking now says that she welcome the written statement made earlier and hopes it will achieve a “market correction”

However, she echoes the concerns raised regarding cl. 124 and the lack of protection for leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @joymorrissey speaks of the harm to the Bank of Mum and Dad inflicted as a result of the building safety crisis.

This is something that appeared in the recent Chesham & Amersham by-election as a theme that contributed to a Tory defeat, so interesting it’s being raised here.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @joymorrissey is the latest Conservative MP to call for improvements to the bill to protect leaseholders and the children of loyal Conservative voting parents who have given or loaned deposits to their children and are now caught up in this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda noting that there is a block in his constituency where leaseholders are facing bills of up to £150k each to fix a building with corridors that are too narrow, this is something not addressed by the Bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @MattRodda condemns the government for the last minute written statement, which has caused a great deal of confusion and concern.

Commends the Australian approach as a way of resolving this, before being cut off due to lack of time.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman says that a great deal of the Bill depends on statutory instruments (types of laws which are largely left to the government to implement and often not challenged in Parliament, the last to be rejected was in 1978).

All of that detail is currently not available.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @BobBlackman says that leaseholders are facing huge bills right now and cannot wait for 18 months for more help to arrive.

The Bill doesn’t address the funding issue and people cannot plan until they know the situation on funding.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @BobBlackman says that the government must find a way of funding defects which have arisen as a result of regulatory failures, i.e. bad building regulations.

Becomes the latest Conservative MP to call for amendments to better protect leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK speaking now, recalls a fire at a retirement complex in his Crewe constituency, the cause of which has yet to be determined.

Says he asks the government to go further on timber frames and houses used by vulnerable people, such as the retirement home.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK I may be wrong, but I suspect that MPs who could not be persuaded to welcome the bill unconditionally may have been encouraged to talk about things like timber construction, stairs and so on.

Perhaps underlining the government’s huge political headache on this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK Of course, these issues are important and must be raised.

It is curious that there has been no unconditional support from the government’s backbenchers today.

Those who have spoken from the government’s backbenches have generally said the Bill must be improved.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy speaking now, says that the government previously rejected a register of fire assessors but that does not appear to in this Bill, as promised.

Says the Bill does not far enough to address the current challenges faced by leaseholders. Litigation is not the answer.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @libdemdaisy promises a cross-party action to amend the Bill to better protect leaseholders, says that there is a working model in Australia that could be adopted in England.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Mark Logan says the Bill extends limitation periods but does not offer any financial support to leaseholders to enable viable claims to be pursued.

Notes that water ingress due to a poorly executed building conversion affects some of his constituents and the Bill doesn’t help.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Mark Logan joins the other Conservative backbenchers who have spoken so far and says that the bill requires amendment to protect leaseholders from bills they cannot pay.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Rushnara Ali speaking now.

Says that while she supports many aspects of the Bill, the government is missing an opportunity to protect many of the hundreds of thousands of people who face bills they cannot pay.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Rushnara Ali echoes the comments of other MPs and says the government should front up the money to undertake remedial works and then pursue those responsible.

Says that people have been campaigning for years for funding and their pleas have gone unanswered.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Rushnara Ali says the government has displayed a callous disregard for human life.

10 death from building fires is too many and the government must take action to improve the Bill to protect leaseholders and to ensure high standards of safety.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @hilarybennmp speaking now, says that he heard @TedBaillieu speak last week, offering a simple “find, fix, fund” solution.

Asks when the UK will adopt the Australian approach to solving building safety issues.

Says that focussing on height is dangerous.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @hilarybennmp says that the Richmond House fire, which was found to be down to defective fire breaks, was a building of only 9 metres. Height is not the only risk factor.

Says that he is yet to meet a leaseholder who can afford to pay for litigation, so that is not a solution.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Peter Aldous speaking now and calling for sprinklers to be included more widely in buildings.

Cites a fire in his constituency that could have been far better controlled with sprinklers.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Peter Aldous says that we seem to be going backwards on sprinklers, with new advice rowing back on installing them in schools.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy Says that retrofitting may present costs challenges, but should be easier in new buildings.

Again, an important issue, but it seems to be raised to avoid making any criticism of the government over its failure to take steps to protect leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey speaking now. Says the Bill is a bitter disappointment for leaseholders and the written statement sprung on MPs today does not go far enough to address problems with EWS1.

There is still no real help available for buildings u18m.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @RLong_Bailey says that the government offers no real solution to the huge costs being faced by leaseholders, instead offering only risky and expensive litigation as a way of getting the necessary money in.

Refers to Transport House, covered extensively by Newsnight recently.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @RLong_Bailey notes the toll that the crisis is having on the mental health of leaseholders. Calls on the government to adopt the Australia model as a viable way out of the crisis.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey Sir David Amess speaking now, another rebel on the Fire Safety Bill.

Says that he continues to hear distressing accounts of fire safety issues, including that of disabled woman evacuated from the 23rd floor of Grenfell.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey Debbie Abrahams speaking now, says it is appalling that a written statement was landed on MPs part way through the opening of today’s debate

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey It also looks as if the expert advice underpinning today’s written statement has also been published on MHCLG’s website, which is here: gov.uk/government/pub…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey And the accompanying press release is here: gov.uk/government/new…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey Debbie Abrahams notes that the government has not learned the lessons of the collapse of Carillion and the impact of contract price retentions on building safety.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan speaking now, says that in light of today’s written statement we need much more clarity around EWS1 forms that already been issued and what happens to buildings already lined up to undergo remedial works.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @FelicityBuchan says we need a Taskforce in MHCLG to look at buildings on a case-by-case basis.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan Alison Thewliss (SNP) speaking now, asking about the Barnett Formula, which allocates grant funding from London to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

She is asking for more money in Scotland to deal with building safety issues.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan Alison Thewliss notes that issues with obtaining buildings insurance reach North of the border, noting that some insurers (she names Aviva) have capped coverage or withdrawn insurance coverage for mixed residential and commercial developments.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan Alison Thewliss echoes earlier calls for VAT to be reduced to zero for remedial works.

Deputy Speaker says that winding-up speeches will start at 6.40 this evening, so we have just over an hour of debate to go.

There will then be a vote.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan Brendan Clark-Smith speaks to welcome the written statement made earlier and the points made the government about the need to deal with market failure.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan I think this is the first speech I’ve heard from a Conservative backbencher that sticks closely to the Conservative party line, and this is speaker 33 of 55 in this debate.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders speaking now, notes the powerful presentation given by @TedBaillieu to the APPG last week.

Says the government needs to act big and to act fast to get a proper handle on this issue.

Leaseholders cannot be left to continue to wait for help.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @justinmadders says that resolution appears to be years off for most leaseholders.

The Bill is potentially a field day for lawyers and the inequality of arms in litigation means that litigation will be of no use to most leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @justinmadders notes the product certification failings that led to ACM cladding being widely used, but says that leaseholders are being the ones landed with bills despite being the only wholly innocent parties.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP speaking now, says that while there are welcome improvements made by the Bill, it does not do enough to protect leaseholders.

In particular, cl. 124 — which requires “reasonable steps” to be taken before asking leaseholders for money — is not strong enough.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @GarethBaconMP becomes the latest Conservative MP to call for amendments to the Bill as it moves through Parliament.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP Rachel Hopkins calls for the voices of leaseholders trapped in dangerous buildings to be heard in the debate today.

Refers to people who are unable to move on with their lives and feeling trapped, with much uncertainty caused by the EWS1.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP Rachel Hopkins echoes earlier comments from @RLong_Bailey that the mental health has been seriously adversely affected as a result of the mess made by the government over cladding and building safety issues.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP David Simmonds speaking now, echoes comments made by @GarethBaconMP that the issue of buildings being constructed by Special Purpose Vehicles dissolved as soon as the building is finished must be addressed.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP David Simmonds says that too many private developers have walked away from problems caused by poor construction.

Says ministers must be as clear as possible about the standards being implemented through this Bill, to avoid a repeat of the EWS-1 fiasco.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP David Simmonds says that the government must do more to spread Building Control best practice among local authorities.

Another rare example in this debate of a Conservative not being too critical of the Bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob says that there must be clarity around what is proposed in relation to EWS1’s as a result of today’s written statement.

Says that the Bill will require amendment to protect leaseholders, particularly in relation to historic defects.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @neill_bob says that the crisis appears to be growing. More and more buildings are being identified as suffering from poor workmanship and dangerous cladding.

Government must address the problem with more urgency and greater ambition.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @neill_bob joins the chorus of other MPs who have condemned the offer of longer limitation periods as a way out of this, says that the government must put upfront funding in place and recover money from those responsible.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi speaking now, says that the steps being taken to regulate safety in residential construction are welcome.

But the Bill leaves out too much of importance and does not go far enough to discharge the government’s repeated promises to leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @TanDhesi says that the Bill does nothing to protect leaseholders from the costs of historic defects.

Says, as usual, the government’s response is delayed and inept.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @TanDhesi says a generation of home owners has been betrayed and left to worry about building safety issues.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn explains his construction background and says that he is also a landlord, so safety is close to his heart.

Says that there is often a “disconnect” between policymakers, homebuyers and builders, with homebuyers usually left with the consequences.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @marcolonghi4dn says that while shorter buildings generally face lower risks, that does not mean that leaseholders in those buildings should be left to face costs without help.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @marcolonghi4dn says that it is important the Bill delivers higher safety standards for all.

Again, a lukewarm welcome for the Bill, albeit not one that called explicitly for amendments.

The government obviously has much to do to persuade its own backbenchers to vote for this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP reiterates the need for the government to provide upfront funding for remedial works and then to pursue those responsible for shoddy construction.

Says that the interests costs of upfront funding would be negligible considering costs to leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @GeraintDaviesMP notes that the government’s recent stamp duty holiday was a £5 billion subsidy for house buyers and it should be easy to find more money to help leaseholders affected by cladding issues.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK speaking now, notes that the Big 5 house builders have squeezed out smaller local developers.

Says that it is important to speak up for those affected by builders’ failures.

Says that BSF has been some help…

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK … but much strong assurances that leaseholders will be protected from unaffordable costs.

This becomes the latest speech in which there has been a lukewarm welcome for the bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner says that he joins MPs across all parties who have witnessed first hand shoddy construction.

Says that the only walls developers have built that have proven sound is the wall of silence they have put up to avoid consequences of shoddy workmanship.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @DanielZeichner also notes that the Bill leaves in place the competition between local authority building control departments and private approved inspectors, which is the root cause of the current crisis.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi speaking now. Expresses fury at the written statement being made behind MPs’ backs despite being of central importance to the Bill and the debate today.

Calls for clarity on what happens to buildings with EWS1 “fails” and already lined up for works.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @FloEshalomi says the Bill does nothing to protect leaseholders from unaffordable costs of waking watch and historic remedial works.

Says government must reflect on the injustices faced by leaseholders, who still live in dangerous buildings.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon speaking now, the 39th speaker in this debate.

We are nearing the end of the debate. @MikeAmesburyMP will wind-up for the opposition at 6.40, followed by the government at 6.50.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @RichardBurgon notes that 20% of donations to the Conservative party since 2010 have come from property interests and this has inevitably shaped policy decisions.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi speaking now, says that 4 years after Grenfell the government has not learned the lessons of that terrible event.

Says that buildings u18m can still be clad in dangerous materials, exactly the same as those used on the Grenfell Tower.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @TaiwoOwatemi says that government guidance without funding and the force of law won’t help anyone.

All buildings with dangerous cladding should be classed as higher-risk.

Leaseholders should have the benefit of the government’s promises that they would not have to pay.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @TaiwoOwatemi says the government has already acknowledged to the National Audit Office that litigation, even with extended limitation periods, will not be of benefit to most leaseholders.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur speaking now. Says that the Bill is as late as it is flawed, coming far too late for affected buildings in her constituency.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PutneyFleur says that behind the government’s pronouncements and speeches are millions of leaseholders trapped in affected buildings.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP speaking now, says that the Bill has not fulfilled the promises Boris Johnson made to leaseholders that they would not have to pay the costs of others’ mistakes.

The Bill does not fulfil that promise. Many of his constituents are already touch saying this.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @PaulBlomfieldMP says that leaseholders are ill equipped to take on large, well-resourced developers and their legal teams in fights over who is liable for defective buildings.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier speaking now, cautions that restricting building regulation reform to buildings of a certain height risks wasting a chance to effect an industry-wide change in culture.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @MargaretFerrier notes that the new product safety regime does not go far enough and does not implement all of the @DameJudithH recommendations on the issue.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @MargaretFerrier says that it may not be until 2025 before all of the reforms contained in this Bill have legal effect.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP reiterates the reliance of the Conservative Party on donations, which perhaps explains its reluctance to act.

Personally, I think it goes deeper than that. We are looking at a government machine so captured by regulated interests that it cannot see a way through.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP is the penultimate speaker in this debate.

He refers to the terrible burden the cladding crisis has imposed on people living in affected buildings, despite their being a ready solution in Australia that could be adopted easily here.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @johnmcdonnellMP joins @RobertJenrick in criticising Ballymore for its failure to meet with residents and to commit to paying all costs related to building safety defects.

This is described as “emotional blackmail”

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP Jim Shannon (DUP) is the final speaker in the debate. After him we will hear winding-up speeches from Labour and for the government.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP Jim Shannon says he agrees with comments about what is missing from the Bill, but will focus his comments on electrical safety.

Says that this is an important part of ensuring the safety of high-rise buildings and should be addressed in the Bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP Jim Shannon concludes his speech by saying that the #BuildingSafetyBill is a welcome step in improving standards.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @MikeAmesburyMP begins his winding-up speech for Labour.

Thanks members for their powerful and insightful speeches.

Says he found the written statement disrespectful and discourteous to the House.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP Using the written statement device deprived Parliament of the opportunity to consider and to debate the issues raised by the written statement.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP Lists some features of the Bill which are welcome, but which may require amendment.

Calls on the government to listen not only to the Opposition, but also to its own backbenchers, who in growing numbers appear to be calling for radical changes to the Bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @MikeAmesburyMP refers to @willmartin88 of @ukcag and says that the Bill does nothing to help him with a bill he cannot pay.

The Bill does nothing to deal with ever increasing insurance premiums.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @MikeAmesburyMP says that Bill does nothing to help buildings of mixed heights, some of which are caught by the new regime and others not.

Leaseholders have been badly let down and the speeches today have shown what is missing from the Bill.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @MikeAmesburyMP says EWS-1 has been a running sore for some years now. The written statement issued today created more heat than light.

Asks what will happen to buildings already subject to an EWS-1 or already lined up for remedial works?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @MikeAmesburyMP condemns the Building Safety Fund and trying to navigate its processes as being “like knitting fog”

Calls on government to accelerate allocation of money from the BSF.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @MikeAmesburyMP says that campaigners on cladding issues, including @EOCS_Official, are not going to be ground down and are not going to go away until leaseholders are spared all costs.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @MikeAmesburyMP criticises clause 124 (reasonable steps) as inadequate protection for leaseholders dependent on, as yet unseen, secondary legislation.

Says that extending limitation periods has been done without any evidence of how effective claims are under the current regime.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @MikeAmesburyMP criticises the Bill as a job creation scheme for lawyers and we need a cast-iron scheme to protect leaseholders.

Pledges to work cross-party to ensure that an amendment to that effect goes into the Bill.

Find-Fund-Fix-Recover, as in Australia.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher says he is speaking virtually due to a need to self-isolate.

Thanks members for their speeches.

After this there will be a vote on whether the bill proceeds to Committee Stage.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher @ChrisPincher is not really responding much to what was said in the debate, but taking the opportunity to shore up the arguments advanced by @RobertJenrick earlier.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher I doubt the government can have felt comfortable watching the speeches from its backbenchers earlier.

On proportionality, says that risk aversion is causing “unnecessary financial burdens” to homeowners and to the taxpayer and must stop.

Fine words, but where’s the action?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher Says that people managing existing buildings should look at the written statement and the expert statement given today and stop asking for EWS1 forms for u18m buildings.

Says Consolidated Advice Note will be “retired” and superseded by new guidance.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher @ChrisPincher repeats the same slogan about builders “paying their way” regardless of the regulatory changes made by the Bill and by the written statement today.

Talks of stronger criminal penalties, but surely that will increase risk aversion?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher @ChrisPincher says that the hope behind the New Homes Ombudsman, the extended limitation periods and other changes are to encourage developers to adopt better customer care practices.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher @ChrisPincher says government is pursuing a regime that is “both proportionate and comprehensive” and everyone should support the Bill, which has been produced after extensive consultations.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher And there we are.

The Bill moves forward to Committee stage, which will be concluded by 26 October 2021.

Report Stage will be concluded one hour before the end of business on whichever day it comes before the Commons, probably in early November.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher As mentioned earlier, Committee stage will be the first chance to amend the Bill.

The Commons starts its summer recess at the end of tomorrow and is back in early September, so we may not see any amendments before then.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher I will write-up today’s debate, but some initial reactions as follows:

1/ The government did itself no favours with its handling of the written statement, which upset a lot of MPs, including on its own side.

2/ The reaction from the Conservative backbenchers was decidedly cool

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher 3/ Many Conservative MPs appear to feel they were led up the garden path over the Fire Safety Bill and are indicating clearly that they will amend this Bill to get the protection leaseholders demand.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher 4/ The SNP’s position is unknown. It joined the condemnation of the written statement, but its interventions largely revolved around money (the Barnett Formula). If/how it will vote on the Bill remains to be seen.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher 5/ The written statement and expert statement will have to be scrutinised carefully, but it sounds a lot like trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube for buildings already assessed for EWS-1 purposes. Will they still have to undergo remediation if they are u18m?

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher 6/ Last but not least, I think the Committee stage of this Bill will be anything but dull.

@nbdbuk @RobertJenrick @LiamFox @DameJudithH @LucyMPowell @FT @hilarybennmp @PBottomleyMP @SDoughtyMP @CommonsHCLG @Meg_HillierMP @TedBaillieu @PGibsonSNP @SMcPartland @mtpennycook @Royston_Smith @KarenPBuckMP @PaulMaynardUK @Offord4Hendon @BarryGardiner @joymorrissey @MattRodda @BobBlackman @KieranMullanUK @libdemdaisy @RLong_Bailey @FelicityBuchan @justinmadders @GarethBaconMP @neill_bob @TanDhesi @marcolonghi4dn @GeraintDaviesMP @MariaMillerUK @DanielZeichner @FloEshalomi @RichardBurgon @MikeAmesburyMP @TaiwoOwatemi @PutneyFleur @PaulBlomfieldMP @MargaretFerrier @KimJohnsonMP @johnmcdonnellMP @willmartin88 @ukcag @EOCS_Official @ChrisPincher And that concludes today’s live tweeting. I hope it was helpful.