Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Climate Change – in the Senedd at 1:38 pm on 21 September 2022.
I don't recognise the scenario the Member describes; 163 buildings have been identified for intrusive survey work already. Whilst I appreciate that work was hoped to be completed by the end of the summer, as I say, it is extended into the autumn. That's largely due to the need to secure permission from responsible owners to access buildings. The Minister continues to work very closely with developers in Wales and with the Home Builders Federation in respect of the developers pact. I think that's a very important piece of work that will bring forward a lot of comfort to many of the people that you refer to. The contracts will be signed very shortly, and I know the Minister is down to meet with the developers next month, in early October. I think you need to look at the significant work we've done in relation to this. This is a very important piece of work that's a priority for this Government, and the work is ongoing.