Cladding used in the London tower block destroyed in a fatal blaze has not been found in any Scottish high-rises.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed at least 79 people in the early hours of June 14, the Scottish Government asked all local authorities to report on what material had been used to clad tower blocks.

Communities secretary Angela Constance told MSPs at Holyrood on Tuesday that the local authorities reported none had used aluminium composite material.

Questions have been raised over any potential role of such cladding in the London fire.

A ministerial group was set up last week to review fire safety and buildings regulations in Scotland.

Constance told MSPs: "Local authorities who had intimated that they have high-rise blocks of over 18 metres, dwelling houses of over 18 metres high, they were asked very specific questions yesterday by the housing minister on cladding and whether they had cladding that was made from aluminium composite material.

"I'm pleased to say that all of those 18 local authorities who had initially replied that they had high-rise dwelling of over 18 metres have come back to say that none of their cladding is made from aluminium composite material."

It is understood further checks are being carried out in relation to high rises outwith local authority control.

Constance said the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was working with councils and housing associations to prioritise home fire safety visits in high-rise flats.

She said the scope of the government's review would also be extended to cover other buildings such as schools and hospitals.