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Grenfell public inquiry chair launches consultation into scope of its work
The Grenfell Tower public inquiry chair has launched a consultation seeking views on the inquiry’s work, following concerns its scope would be too “narrow”.
Sir Martin Moore-Bick, the chair of the inquiry, has been asked by Theresa May to publicly consult on what the terms of reference of the inquiry should be. All suggestions must be submitted by 14 July.
In particular, the inquiry wants to hear the views of those affected by the fire and will be holding meetings with key groups.
Sir Martin will consider all suggestions and make recommendations to Ms May, who will make a final decision on the terms of reference.
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The inquiry will report in two stages, with an interim report published “as quickly as possible”.
Pressure had been mounting on the inquiry after Sir Martin said last week he was “doubtful” the inquiry would achieve what residents want. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wrote to Ms May to express concern the scope of the inquiry will be too “narrow”.
His concern followed remarks made by Sir Martin who said last week that residents “want a much broader investigation”.
He added: “Whether my inquiry is the right way in which to achieve that, I’m more doubtful. There may be other ways in which that desire for an investigation can be satisfied.”
Sir Martin said his inquiry will be “pretty well limited” to how the fire started and the speed of its spread “in order to make recommendations as to how this sort of thing can be prevented in the future”.
Residents had been calling for Sir Martin to step down as chair of the inquiry off the back of his comments.
