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Respiratory Diseases

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 June 2026UIN 7797

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of damp, mould and cold housing conditions on people living with (a) COPD and (b) chronic respiratory illnesses.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

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