Housing: Disability
Commons · Question 12990 · Tabled 6 Nov 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Marsha De Cordova
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.
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 25 Nov 2024
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 s...