The Fire Safety Bill is a government bill, and forms part of the Government’s response to the Grenfell fire. It seeks to clarify the scope of the Fire Safety Order 2005, specifically to ensure that the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied, residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire for the structure and external walls of the building, including cladding, balconies and windows; and for entrance doors to individual flats that open into common parts.
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Debate on 8 November: Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy (546 KB, PDF)
This Note provides background reading for the debate to be held on Thursday 8 November on: “the long-term legacy for the UK from the Olympic and Paralympic Games”. The London 2012 Olympic Games took place from 27 July to 12 August 2012, and the Paralympic Games took place from 29 August to 9 September 2012. This Note explores the impact of the Games on the UK economy, regeneration, sport and the broader cultural effects of hosting the Games.
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Debate on 8 November: Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy (546 KB, PDF)
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