189 Brian Martin
“It wasn’t a deliberate decision…simply didn’t think of itâ€
This week, senior civil servant Brian Martin continued giving evidence to the Inquiry. As the only person to testify with experience working for both the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Building Research Establishment, the Inquiry learnt about the intricacies and inadequacies of his role overseeing building regulations guidance. He conceded that he had underestimated the risks posed by cladding used on high-rise buildings like Grenfell Tower, and that he had lulled his peers into a false sense of security over the dangers.
Presenter: Kate Lamble
Producers: Sharon Hemans, Kristiina Cooper and Nathan Gower
Researcher: Marcia Veiga
Studio Mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Hugh Levinson
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The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast
A new 10-part series about the Grenfell Tower fire and why it happened