That the Parliament notes the tragic death of Awaab Ishak due to mouldy housing; notes the view that there is a need for urgent action to avoid similar tragedies happening in Scotland, including in the Lothian region; recognises that mould and damp in homes can be dangerous and cause health problems; understands that the cost of living crisis has caused constituents across Scotland to avoid heating their homes, which can further exacerbate the problem of damp and mould; further understands that damp housing is disproportionately affecting those living in poverty; acknowledges the calls for every constituent in Scotland to have a right to safe, warm housing; notes the view that extra investment for a whole house retrofitting programme is required to tackle problems caused by damp housing; further notes the calls for the creation of a grant scheme to tackle the problems of damp housing across the housing sector, including social housing, housing associations and the private sector; notes the belief that there is a need for increased support and guidance for constituents on the prevention of damp in properties across Scotland; believes that this issue is of nationwide importance, and notes the calls for all political parties in the Parliament to collaborate to tackle damp housing in Scotland.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack (Registered interest)
, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Mark Griffin, Monica Lennon, Gordon MacDonald, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Paul O'Kane, Emma Roddick, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart