§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the outcome of his departmental inquiry into the use of woodwool formwork for concrete floors; what action has been taken arising out of it; and when the report will be published.
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§ Mr. Armstrong:The Fire Research Station's report on the fire problems associated with the use of woodwool formwork for concrete floors was published on 22nd November and I am sending the hon. Member a copy. The report indicates that where woodwool has been suitably plastered the structure will provide a reasonable standard of fire resistance even if the protection to the steel by concrete is inadequate. I do not propose any further action in the light of these findings.