Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 72764

Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Gregor Poynton

LabourLivingston

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of modern, low-disruption retrofit techniques on the rate of decarbonisation of the UK’s social housing stock.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Department places significant importance on the tenants needs, and complying with consumer protection standards when completing retrofit works. The Department takes an iterative approach to schemes - such as increasing the provision of modern low carb...

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