London's fire chief says it is 'extremely concerning' homes remain unsafe after 2017's Grenfell disaster.
Andy Roe, commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, says the current situation is extremely concerningWhite Papers are policy documents produced by the government that set out their proposals for future legislation. They may include a draft version of a Bill that is being planned.
Mr Roe also urged the government to prioritise the outlining of evacuation plans for buildings so that residents know what to do in the event of a fire. The new Fire Reform White Paper outlines plans to transfer fire governance to an elected individual who will oversee chief fire officers. The plans also include a 10-week public consultation, during which ministers will listen to people's views before finalising a reform programme.
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