11. Legislative Consent Motion on the Fire Safety Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:44 pm on 6 October 2020.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 6:44, 6 October 2020

Diolch. I'd like to thank all Members for their contributions to this debate today. I'm grateful for the comments of both John Griffiths, in his capacity as Chair, and Mick Antoniw, in his capacity as Chair, particularly for the support and the important work with the ELGC committee to take forward the work we're doing and, also, the work on the expert group recommendations. I look forward to engaging the committees as we take forward the work on our White Paper with my colleague the Minister for Housing and Local Government.

I note many of Janet Finch-Saunders's comments and I welcome the Welsh Conservatives' support for this important Bill. As I said in my opening remarks, this is clearly a first step, and I acknowledge that there's more work to be done in what is often a large, far-reaching and complex area and arena. It's important that we take the time to address all issues appropriately and, more importantly, we get any action right. We're working with the UK Government on their building safety Bill and also—we will work with them where is appropriate.

Acting Presiding Officer, just to be quick, this is a small but important piece of legislation for improving fire safety in blocks of flats, but, as I said, we have much more to do. I hope the Senedd can support us in taking these early and important steps.