A cross-party House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator following widespread reports of delays to scheme approvals.

The House of Lords industry and regulators committee has today issued a call for evidence from the industry for its short inquiry, which will focus on ‘gateway 2’ delays to approvals for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings.

The committee is seeking evidence from construction industry specialists, housing associations, architects, councils, residents and safety experts. It is asking the industry 14 questions (see full list below).