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Written question asked by Shabana Mahmood (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 20 July 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Clarke (Conservative) on Monday, 27 July 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Housing Occupancy: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking with local authorities to ensure that people living in multigenerational households are aware of the latest advice on their increased vulnerability of contracting covid-19.

Answer

While councils are best placed to know the needs of their local communities, the Government has published guidance intended for multigenerational households where a member of the household is aged 70 or over, meaning they are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus. This guidance has been shared in the MHCLG Coronavirus bulletin published on 29 April which goes directly to local authorities.

MHCLG has also published non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors, which included information on health and safety obligations. This was shared with local authorities via the MHCLG Coronavirus bulletin on the 30 March and again on 1 June.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74485
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Disease control Housing occupancy Coronavirus
Link
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