Written questions

Research

2026-07-13 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2050 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to set up an independent structural research organisation, in the model of the Building Research Establishment.

Answer

The Government considers that public sector testing and research capacity is an essential part of an effective building safety regime. In December 2025, the Government confirmed that it would take forward work to establish new public sector testing capaci...