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Museums and Galleries: Concrete

Commons · Question 1293 · Tabled 23 Jul 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 31 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete being present on heritage buildings that serve as (a) museums and (b) galleries; and if she will tak

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 31 Jul 2024

Individual building owners are responsible for health and safety, including responding to safety alerts such as reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). DCMS is in regular contact with museum and gallery sector bodies, who have consulted their membe...