Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps he is taking to reduce rates of childhood obesity.”
Tabled: 17 October 2018Answered: 23 October 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Matthew Pennycook
I thank my hon. Friend for that question. We have made proposals in the draft NPPF, which is out for consultation, to set new, higher requirements for authorities to deliver more accessible housing. This includes proposals to make meeting accessibility standards mandatory for 40% of new builds, and to ensure that local plans provide for wheelchair-accessible homes. I am more than happy to have another conversation with my hon. Friend on this issue.