The industry has questioned the fairness and effectiveness of Michael Gove's plan to force developers to contribute towards a ￡4bn fund for cladding remediation. Last week the housing secretary announced plans for housebuilders to pay into the fund, which will be used to carry out work on tower blocks between 11m and 18m in height.Gove has threatened to restrict grant funding, use planning powers and pursue developers through the courts if they do not pay up. He has given firms a deadline of early March to agree a fully funded plan of action.But some have questioned whether the approach will work and is fair, with many saying public funding should also be used to foot the bill. Graham Watts, chief executive of the Construction Industry Council, warned that without taxpayers' money the remediation will become a "lottery" in areas where developers are unwilling or unable to contribute.
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