Children in Poverty

Part of Women and Equalities – in the House of Commons at on 28 January 2026.

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Photo of Caroline Voaden Caroline Voaden Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Schools)

We know that poor housing contributes to child poverty. I have recently heard concerns about social housing providers in my Constituency failing to carry out vital repairs to tackle damp and mould—some even choose to sell off homes rather than bring them up to the standard required under Awaab’s law, because it is too expensive to do so. What are the Government doing, particularly in the Women and Equalities unit and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to stop social housing providers selling off homes and to ensure that every child has access to safe, warm, dry and affordable social housing?

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