 is present within the fabric of any parts of the parliamentary estate. The tests are ongoing. It comes after NHS England has asked for all hospitals to survey their buildings amid concerns that there could be more sites with RAAC than previously thought, in an urgent review. This is a breaking news story, follow for more updates.){kind=link}
Teams of surveyors investigating whether reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is present in fabric of buildings
The Houses of Parliament are currently being investigated for aerated concrete, the dangerous crumbling concrete that has prompted the Government to order the closure of schools across the country.
The Telegraph understands that teams of surveyors are investigating whether reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is present within the fabric of any parts of the parliamentary estate. The tests are ongoing.
It is the latest in a string of sites and public buildings that have seen sudden action taken and surveyors sent in over RAAC fears.
The revelation, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after NHS England has asked for all hospitals to survey their buildings amid concerns that there could be more sites with RAAC than previously thought, with almost £700 million already allocated to tackle the problem.