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| The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire will examine the actions of Kensington and Chelsea council but will not address broader questions of social housing policy, the government has said. | The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire will examine the actions of Kensington and Chelsea council but will not address broader questions of social housing policy, the government has said. |
| No 10 said the decision not to include social housing policy in the terms of reference, published on Tuesday, was taken by the inquiry chair, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, but stressed that the prime minister was determined that the questions relating to the issue would not be seen as a lower priority. | No 10 said the decision not to include social housing policy in the terms of reference, published on Tuesday, was taken by the inquiry chair, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, but stressed that the prime minister was determined that the questions relating to the issue would not be seen as a lower priority. |
| The government said it wants all those affected by the fire to participate in the inquiry, but some survivors previously threatened to boycott the review if they did not consider it to be broad enough in scope and if it did not include all “systemic issues”. | |
| Theresa May said: “It is vital that there is justice for the victims of this appalling tragedy and for their families who have suffered so terribly. | Theresa May said: “It is vital that there is justice for the victims of this appalling tragedy and for their families who have suffered so terribly. |
| “The terms of reference set out by Sir Martin address crucial issues such as the cause of the fire and the adequacy of building and fire regulations, which will allow the inquiry to get to the truth of what happened and learn the lessons to stop a similar catastrophe happening in the future. | “The terms of reference set out by Sir Martin address crucial issues such as the cause of the fire and the adequacy of building and fire regulations, which will allow the inquiry to get to the truth of what happened and learn the lessons to stop a similar catastrophe happening in the future. |
| “I am determined that the broader questions raised by this fire – including around social housing – are not left unanswered.” | “I am determined that the broader questions raised by this fire – including around social housing – are not left unanswered.” |
| The prime minister said the housing minister, Alok Sharma, would be meeting social housing tenants to discuss the challenges they face, with a view to shaping national policy. | The prime minister said the housing minister, Alok Sharma, would be meeting social housing tenants to discuss the challenges they face, with a view to shaping national policy. |
| Moore-Bick, a former court of appeal judge, has proved an unpopular choice with many of the survivors of the fire, which is believed to have killed about 80 people. Last month, a number of them wrote to the prime minister with a list of demands with respect to the inquiry, including that he be removed. They cited comments by Moore-Bick that suggested its scope would be restricted. | Moore-Bick, a former court of appeal judge, has proved an unpopular choice with many of the survivors of the fire, which is believed to have killed about 80 people. Last month, a number of them wrote to the prime minister with a list of demands with respect to the inquiry, including that he be removed. They cited comments by Moore-Bick that suggested its scope would be restricted. |
| Responding to publication of the terms of reference, a spokesman for the inquiry said Moore-Bick “specifically identified that he is considering the need to cover issues such as the occupation and management of social housing and the administration of local government more generally, as well as matters of a technical scientific nature”. | Responding to publication of the terms of reference, a spokesman for the inquiry said Moore-Bick “specifically identified that he is considering the need to cover issues such as the occupation and management of social housing and the administration of local government more generally, as well as matters of a technical scientific nature”. |
| The full terms of reference of the inquiry, which begins on Monday, are: | The full terms of reference of the inquiry, which begins on Monday, are: |
| The cause and spread of the fire. | The cause and spread of the fire. |
| The design, construction and refurbishment of Grenfell Tower. | The design, construction and refurbishment of Grenfell Tower. |
| The scope and adequacy of the relevant regulations relating to high-rise buildings. | The scope and adequacy of the relevant regulations relating to high-rise buildings. |
| Whether the relevant legislation and guidance were complied with in the case of Grenfell. | Whether the relevant legislation and guidance were complied with in the case of Grenfell. |
| The actions of the local authority and other bodies before the tragedy. | The actions of the local authority and other bodies before the tragedy. |
| The response of the London fire brigade to the fire. | |
| The response of central and local government in the aftermath. | The response of central and local government in the aftermath. |
| The first preliminary hearing is due to take place on 14 September. | The first preliminary hearing is due to take place on 14 September. |