CAVITY WALL INSULATION

Early day motion 633, tabled 1 November 2016 by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes that cavity wall insulation (CWI) has been installed in millions of homes in successive government-backed schemes, but that in many cases the insulation has failed, acting not as a barrier to keep heat on the inside but as a bridge to allow water penetration from the outside; further notes that the actual number of failures is unknown and that the consequential damp and other related and very serious problems have blighted the lives of householders for years; notes that many victims are older, disabled or vulnerable people; notes that many installation companies have gone out of business and that the industry guarantee scheme has serious failings, including a defensive and sometimes hostile attitude to claimants and provides a guarantee not compensation; notes that successful extraction of CWI is difficult and sometimes poorly completed, leading to further problems; commends the tireless work of Civalli, the victims support group; and calls on the Government to institute measures to actively identify potential victims, rectify failed installations and provide proper compensation.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.