Construction industry ‘cannot be trusted’ on regulation, Grenfell inquiry hears

2021-09-14T10:05:00

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The construction industry “cannot be trusted to regulate itself” after the disastrous refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, the inquiry into the 2017 fire has been told.

Martin Seward QC, representing the Fire Brigades Union, told yesterday’s hearing that “ultimately, the profit motive prevails over safety and quality”.

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