Prime Minister Theresa May has this morning confirmed that tests conducted on other tower blocks has revealed cladding is combustible.
The bombshell news came as the Prime Minister updated the Commons on the Grenfell crisis this morning.
She said: “Shortly before I came to this Chamber I was informed this morning a number of these test have come back as combustible. The relevant local authorities and fire services have been informed.
“As I speak they are taking all possible steps to ensure buildings are safe and to informed affected residents.
“Immediately after this statement the department for communities and local Government will contact any MPs who are affected and the communities secretary will provide an update later today.
She added the Government could test over 100 buildings a day and results would be available in hours.
“I urge any landlord who owns any building of this kind to send samples for testing as soon as possible. Any results will be communicated immediately to local authorities and local fire services.
“Landlords have a legal obligation to provide safe buildings and where they cannot do that we expect alternative accommodation to be provided.”
from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/06/22/tests-reveal-other-tower-blocks-with-cladding-combustible/
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