Written questions

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...