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Written question asked by Baroness Debbonaire (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 April 2021. It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Monday, 19 April 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Social Rented Housing: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the review of the Decent Homes Standard, whether the Government plans to provide funding to local authorities and other social housing providers to meet the new standard.

Answer

The Social Housing White Paper announced a review of the Decent Homes Standard to consider whether it needs to be updated to ensure it is delivering what is needed for safety and decency now, including on energy efficiency and green spaces.

As a first step, the review will consider the case for change. If the evidence demonstrates that we need to revise the Standard, we will consider new criteria as a second stage of the review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174884
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Local government Standards Social rented housing
Link
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