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<p>We cannot comment on the cladding used at Grenfell Tower which is a matter for
the police investigation.</p><p> </p><p>On 5 September, the Government published consolidated
advice for building owners following large-scale testing which can be viewed here:</p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-programme-update-and-consolidated-advice-for-building-owners-following-large-scale-testing"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-programme-update-and-consolidated-advice-for-building-owners-following-large-scale-testing</a></p><p>
</p><p>This shows that there were 173 high-rise social housing buildings in England
with Aluminium Composite Material, 165 of which have cladding systems which the Expert
Panel advise are unlikely to meet current Building Regulations guidance and therefore
present fire hazards on buildings over 18 metres.</p><p> </p>
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