Written question WQ88991
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
Does the Welsh Government intend to inspect social housing in Wales for RAAC?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Information about the presence of RAAC in social housing in Wales has been requested from stock holding local authorities as part of the assessments of the wider public estate. Registered Social Landlords have also been asked to make an assessment of their stock via Community Housing Cymru.
The Welsh Government has set up a cross-government group to oversee its response to this fast-moving and complex issue, affecting buildings across the public sector.
We continue to recommend that existing guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers is used to investigate and assess the presence of RAAC in public buildings. Its supplementary guidance published this year includes advice on assessing risk, remediation and managing where RAAC is found to be present.