Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
4th Report – Housing Conditions in the Social Rented Sector
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
HC 1154
Published 9 February 2026
Government response
7th Special Report - Housing Conditions in the Social Rented Sector: Government Response · published 28 Apr 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Phased rollout of Awaab’s Law mitigates risks of resource diversion and inconsistent application.
Conclusion
We agree with the Government’s decision to rollout Awaab’s Law in phases, focusing on tackling the most dangerous hazards first. There are risks that efforts to comply with these regulations result in providers diverting resources away from the services they …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on the new Fuel Poverty Strategy, energy affordability, and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for social housing, but doesn't address the risks of diverting resources or inconsistent application of Awaab's Law.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
High energy costs drive fuel poverty despite energy efficiency improvements
Conclusion
High energy costs mean that even tenants living in homes that have undergone energy efficiency improvements can struggle to afford to heat their homes sufficiently. The higher the standard of works, the greater the benefit. While we support the Government’s …
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Government Response Summary
The government response discusses the statutory New Homes Ombudsman scheme and the Housing Ombudsman but does not address how to ensure people can afford to heat homes even with energy efficiency improvements.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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