Lord Pickles oversaw a culture of deregulation prioritizing red tape reduction over fire safety, leading to delayed and disregarded decisions affecting life safety.
The inquiry highlighted that civil servants felt pressured to align with the deregulatory agenda, compromising their ability to raise concerns about fire safety.
Documented evidence indicates the building regulations division received appreciation emails for fulfilling Lord Pickles' ambition on deregulation, showcasing a neglect of safety concerns.
Sir Martin concluded that the failure to create a culture where concerns could be raised marked a significant leadership failure among ministers and officials.
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