Committee publication · Correspondence · 3 June 2026
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy to the Chair dated 20 May 2026 concerning the implementation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations
From: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Inquiry: Grenfell and Building Safety
Summary
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety updating the Housing Committee Chair on progress implementing Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations. The Government reports completing 21 of 58 Phase 2 recommendations, including 9 since February 2026 covering building control, fire safety, and emergency response. All recommendations are on track for completion by end of 2029. Accompanying publications include a fire rescue college consultation, building professions evidence call, and construction products research.
Key findings
- Government has completed 21 recommendations across Phase 1 and Phase 2, with 9 closed since the February 2026 Annual Report
- Completed recommendations cover independent building control review, fire safety guidance on lift keys and fire switches, 3-yearly gas pipeline inspections, and local authority resilience and temporary accommodation guidance
- Government accepted all 58 Phase 2 recommendations in February 2025 and remains on track to deliver all by end of 2029
- Government has launched College of Fire and Rescue consultation and called for evidence on building professions, trades and occupations
- Published Building Control Independent Panel Report, Government Response, Public Engagement Policy, and OPSS research on construction product regulatory landscape
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Key actors
Samantha Dixon MBE MP, Florence Eshalomi MP, Building Safety Regulator, National Fire Chiefs Council, Office of Product Safety and Standards
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“We remain on track to deliver all recommendations by the end of”
Key Quotes
“In February 2025, the Government accepted all 58 Phase 2 recommendations made by the Inquiry.”
“These measures collectively show the government's commitment to bringing about significant, lasting improvements to our homes and buildings.”
“Through this, you are shaping the future of the built environment and the long-term capability, professionalism and resilience of the fire and rescue sector.”
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