This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households to retain their homes and enable local authorities to tackle the specific challenges faced by rough sleepers. The paper covers lifting of the ban on evictions from 20 September In England and Wales and the introduction of extended notice periods. The paper is being updated regularly to take account of new developments.
Documents to download
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The Cost of Unhealthy Housing to the National Health Service (226 KB, PDF)
When making a case for the debate to the Backbench Business Committee, Mr Shannon said:
I am the chair of the APPG for healthy homes and buildings. We have just done a full inquiry and delivered a white paper. There are many recommendations in that white paper. You have it in front of you. Healthy homes contribute to better educational attainment, higher workplace productivity, reduced emissions, lower energy bills and a lower carbon footprint.
The cost of unhealthy housing to the NHS also came up in the inquiry, and that is also very important. The title of the APPG contains the word “healthy”, so that is the reason we are asking for this debate. Poor housing in the United Kingdom has contributed greatly to health issues. We have tried to raise awareness of that with the Minister, Kit Malthouse, and with the Government directly.
The APPG’s White Paper is called Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings.
Relevant Library papers include:
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill 2017-19
Documents to download
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The Cost of Unhealthy Housing to the National Health Service (226 KB, PDF)
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