Government provided building control body with a ‘pre-prepared script’ amid media scrutiny after Grenfell fire

By Tom Lowe2022-02-04T11:03:00

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Official wrote to the NHBC asking it to rebut claims that tower’s combustible cladding panels complied with building regulations

A government official wrote to the UK’s largest building control body two days after the Grenfell fire asking it to rebut claims that the tower’s deadly cladding panels were permitted under building regulations.

Senior official Brian Martin wrote to the National House Building Council (NHBC) asking for an “independent expert” who would defend the government against a report in the Times which said combustible ACM panels complied with fire safety guidance.

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