Housing: Mould
Commons · Question 21412 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of improving building standards to (a) improve indoor air quality and (b) reduce exposure to damp and mould for people with r
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 9 Sep 2026
Effective ventilation plays an important role in maintaining good indoor air quality. The Government sets standards for this mainly through Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, which applies primarily to new buildings. Approved Document F pro...