GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

Early day motion 143, tabled 10 July 2017 by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House joins with IOSH, the occupational safety and health community, and others to express sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; mourns the loss of at least 80 lives and the profound suffering of those affected; commends the outstanding efforts of the emergency services and volunteers in the face of such adversity; and strongly urges that the review of Part B of the Building Regulations 2006 is now expedited, that lessons from the investigation regarding prevention and protection are learned and the recommendations of the forthcoming public inquiry are promptly implemented, so that such a terrible and preventable disaster never happens again.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1.