Committee publication · Correspondence · 19 November 2025
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy to the Chair dated 11 November 2025 concerning the Grenfell and Building Safety Inquiry
From: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Inquiry: Grenfell and Building Safety
Summary
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety updates the Housing Committee on government progress implementing Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations. The government reaffirms commitment to all 58 recommendations, forecasting four-year implementation timelines, and details advances in fire safety regulations, chief construction adviser appointments, building safety regulator reforms, and community engagement.
Key findings
- Government has accepted all Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 findings and committed to implementing all 58 recommendations within approximately four years.
- Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) Regulations 2025 laid on 4 July, mandating RPEEPs in high-rise residential buildings, addressing two Phase 1 recommendations.
- Thouria Istephan appointed interim Chief Construction Adviser with permanent appointment in 2026; Fire Engineers Advisory Panel established to define competent fire engineer standards.
- Building Safety Regulator reforms underway: Innovation Unit demonstrating progress with majority of Gateway 2 applications meeting 12-week service level agreements; 100 additional staff recruited.
- Awaab's Law phase one implemented 27 October for social housing; full application to all hazards by 2027; government committed to regular community engagement and monthly BSR performance data publication.
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ProceduralTopics
Key actors
Samantha Dixon MBE MP, Florence Eshalomi MP, Thouria Istephan, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Fire Engineers Advisory Panel, Building Control Independent Panel, Building Safety Regulator
Notable line
“… the Grenfell Tower fire was the consequence of a serious failure of systems and safeguards. It should never have happened.”
Key Quotes
“The Government position remains clear: the Grenfell Tower fire was the consequence of a serious failure of systems and safeguards. It should never have happened.”
“The bereaved, survivors, and immediate community deserve answers, accountability, and lasting reform.”
“I make a personal commitment to redouble our efforts to listen, and ensure the voices of affected communities are at the heart of our work.”
“We remain fully accountable to Parliament for delivering these commitments.”
“We recognise the Grenfell Tower has a deep personal significance to those most affected by the tragedy and the land is sacred to families.”
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