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Housing: Disability

Asked by Marsha De CordovaLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 25 November 2024UIN 12990

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to raise the default minimum accessibility requirement to the M4(2) Accessible and Adaptable standard for all new residential buildings.

Answered by Alex Norris

I understand that accessibility in new homes, and accessibility standards for buildings in general, are an important concern. Housing is one of this Government’s top priorities, everyone deserves to live in a decent home in which they feel safe. We will set out our policies on accessible new build housing shortly.

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