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HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)I do not consider that the Bill will address all the insurance problems. I am concerned that we may end up in a situation where we do not get the buildings done, because of the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)Sadly, the construction industry does not enjoy a lot of confidence, which is no surprise, mainly because of the fires we have had. Professional indemnity is very difficult to…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)May I intervene?23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Seventh sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for giving way. Could he explain how we will prevent these charges being passed onto leaseholders? Is there anywhere in the Bill we can tie it down?21 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Seventh sitting)I thank the Minister.21 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Seventh sitting)rose —21 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. The National Fire Chiefs Council talked about the need for building control independence. We know that things have…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Is there still the facility to conduct desktop emergency incidents like the one at Grenfell Tower? Mr Wrack : We would oppose the approach taken that enabled desktop sign-offs…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Are the Government right to introduce a new building safety charge on residents by which building owners can recover the costs of building safety measures? Eric Leenders: We see…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Does the Bill protect leaseholders from unaffordable costs? Eric Leenders: I think it goes some way to doing that. It is quite difficult for me to give you a direct answer on…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q The Government say that the purpose of the service charge is to cover the ongoing costs of the new regime, not historical costs. Do you think that is explicit in the Bill as…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)It is not clear, then. Thank you very much for that.14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q This is a building safety Bill; it is not about redressing the cladding or the issues with that. If anything, on the Select Committee on Housing, Communities and Local…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q You do not think there would be any problem tackling the cultures that have existed up to now. Cultural problems on building sites have been one of the main problems. Peter…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q I have listened to your comments, but are the Government right to introduce the building safety charge on residents, by which building owners can recover the cost of building…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q The success of the regime will depend largely on there being enough competent individuals to fill the role of the BSM, which in essence is an entirely a new profession, as we…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q The Government have not yet published the competency framework for the BSM. How important is the framework for recruiting and training people for the role? Peter Baker: Having a…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q The Government say that the purpose of the BSC is to cover the ongoing costs of the new regime, not historical costs. Is that explicit in the Bill as drafted, or could the Bill…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q Does the Bill provide adequate means of redress for residents who want to challenge elements of the building safety charge? Richard Silva: There is lack of detail at this stage.…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q A burning question: does the Bill protect leaseholders from unaffordable costs? Richard Silva: For existing leaseholders, no, it does not.14 Sept 2021