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Publications, reports and Cabinet papers

In this section you will find:

  • a range of publications produced by the Department relating to building for weathertightness, and using Weathertight Services.
  • various reports on weathertightness issues, including the ‘Report of the Overview Group on the Weathertightness of Buildings’ (Hunn Report).
  • Cabinet papers and minutes on the development of Weathertight Services.