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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Stewart Paterson

Waking watch fire alert system at Glasgow flats over 'defective cladding' fear

Politicians have said they are working to find a solution to “defective cladding” at a private housing development in Glasgow.

The Scottish Government has put in place a round-the-clock “waking watch” to alert residents in the event of a fire breaking out at the flats.

Kaukab Stewart, Kelvin MSP, and Alison Thewliss, Glasgow Central MP, said following a Single Building Assessment of a development in Glasgow Kelvin and Glasgow Central, as part of its Cladding Remediation Programme, the Scottish Government has taken a precautionary measure to address a fire safety risk.

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