Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 54518

Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 22 May 2025
Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Uma Kumaran

LabourStratford and Bow

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will update the Decent Homes Standard for social housing to ensure that kitchens over 20 years old are renewed by social landlords.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The government will consult this year on a new Decent Homes Standard for the social and private rented sectors.