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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities in wider adoption of accessibility rating systems.

This department has no plans relating to accessibility rating systems. The Building Regulations 2010 apply to new building work, or where existing buildings are undergoing a material alteration, extension or change of use. Part M of the Regulations requires that reasonable provision is made for people to gain access to and use a building and its facilities. Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010 requires service providers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. This means they must anticipate what adjustments could be needed by customers with different types of disability, support and access needs.