Remediating cladding on blocks of flats under 11 metres
How and why buildings under 11 m in height are treated differently to buildings over 11 m in height and what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
MPs will debate Affordable housing in London on Tuesday 14 June 2016 from 9.30 am - 11.00 am in Westminster Hall. Ruth Cadbury will open the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background to the debate and parliamentary and media coverage of the issues.
Affordable housing in London (209KB PDF)
Affordable housing in London (209KB PDF)
How and why buildings under 11 m in height are treated differently to buildings over 11 m in height and what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 27 October 2026 on the delivery of council housing. The debate will be opened by Carla Lockhart MP.
The Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill was introduced on 14 October 2026 to address historical safety risks and ensure remediation of unsafe cladding.