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

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to appoint an ombudsman to address the standard of newly built homes.

A new home is not just the largest monetary purchase most people ever make, it is also the largest emotional commitment as people look to provide a safe, good quality home for themselves and their families. It is therefore vital that as housing supply increases, the quality of new build homes continues to improve so as to avoid some of the issues highlighted in the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Excellence in the Built Environment's report.

I am aware of the report’s recommendations, including that for a new homes ombudsman.