Crumbling concrete that led to the closure of buildings at more than 100 schools has been found in Parliament, as Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was found in one part of the Palace of Westminster.
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BBC News writes:
… The concrete, which can become less stable over time, was found during a “routine, on-going’” investigation.
About 150 schools have seen buildings close or measures implemented due to concerns over unsafe concrete.
“Where RAAC is found, mitigations will be put in place as necessary,” a parliamentary spokesperson said.
The closure of schools has sparked anxiety about the presence of Raac in other publicly owned buildings and infrastructure….
Concerns about the safety of the parliamentary estate are long-standing, amid repeated delays to plans to restore and refurbishment the famous site…
