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Debate between Matthew Pennycook and Desmond Swayne(1 day, 12 hours ago)
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Matthew Pennycook
I very much agree with my hon. Friend that her intervention should not have been required to force the provider in question to take action. In addition to the forthcoming reforms that I referred to in my previous answer, she will know that all registered providers of social housing are required to deliver the outcomes of the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing. The regulator works intensively with providers that are not delivering those outcomes, and has a series of powers at its disposal when it identifies serious failings. I am more than happy to discuss further with my hon. Friend how she might seek redress for her residents.
Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
My interests are in the register, Mr Speaker. In what precise ways is the Minister intending to improve the decent homes standard?
Matthew Pennycook
We have been very clear that we are going to consult on a new decent homes standard that applies to both the social rented and private rented sectors, and I would welcome the right hon. Member’s engagement when that consultation is published.