Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring sheltered accommodation and social housing for the elderly are built in a community based setting.

The government recognises that well-designed, suitable housing can help improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of older people.

A range of highly regarded sector-led expert guidance on best practice in the development and design of housing for older people is already available, including the Housing our Ageing Population Innovation Panel (HAPPI) design principles and the Lifetime Homes Standard.

This year, the government will publish a long-term housing strategy which will set out our vision for a housing market that works for all age groups, including older people.