Motion text
That this House expresses deep concern over the systemic failures of the EWS1 assessment process, which have left thousands of leaseholders in financial limbo; notes reports that Adam Kiziak, owner of Tri Fire Ltd, has been sanctioned for failing to hold adequate professional indemnity insurance, having undisclosed prohibitive exclusions, failing to meet professional competency standards and breaching the ethics code regarding accuracy and diligence; further notes that major lenders, including Nationwide, NatWest and HSBC, are now refusing his assessments, blocking property sales and causing financial distress; highlights the case of affected residents in Surrey Heath constituency and the broader national implications of this scandal; calls on the Government to launch an urgent fraud investigation, convene an emergency meeting with industry stakeholders to restore confidence in EWS1 assessments and commission an independent inquiry into regulatory failures; and urges immediate action to protect leaseholders from further injustice.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 February 2025
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 February 2025
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 February 2025
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 February 2025
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 February 2025
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Coghlan, Chris
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
24 February 2025
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
24 February 2025
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
24 February 2025
Begum, Apsana
Independent
Signed on
26 February 2025
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 March 2025
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 March 2025
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
4 March 2025
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 March 2025
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.