The Minister acknowledged the importance of addressing poor quality homes, which can significantly damage people's health and affect social mobility. He highlighted the tragedy of Awaab Ishak's death in Rochdale in 2020 and noted that the law already requires landlords to ensure accommodation is free from serious hazards like damp and mould. The Minister mentioned that the Secretary of State barred Rochdale Boroughwide Housing from access to funds for new houses and stepped up enforcement measures. He also introduced 'Awaab's Law' in 2023, requiring landlords to investigate and fix health hazards within specific timeframes and provide written summaries to residents. A £15 million taxpayer subsidy was provided to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to tackle damp and mould issues. The Minister acknowledged progress made on reducing category 1 hazards and improving decent homes standards across different tenures but emphasised that more work is needed to address current issues. He stated that the Government continues to work closely with local authorities and housing providers to make further improvements.