5. Statement by the Minister for Housing and Local Government: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:13 pm on 29 April 2020.

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Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative 5:13, 29 April 2020

And, secondly, I'd like to know what advice and assistance is being given to allow builders, especially SMEs, to operate with appropriate social distancing, so that vital repairs and maintenance in particular can be undertaken? This is very important to sustain people at home, and much vital building has obviously been put on hold.

And what measures are in place to ensure fire safety in high-rise buildings now that people are staying at home nearly all day, and, therefore, just because of the number of hours they are there, are at more risk? The Minister will know that the more tests that are being done on cladding materials, the more problems that seem to be arising. So, what are we doing to ensure the health and well-being of those residents of tower blocks and the like?