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WQ.71/2024
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR TREASURY AND RESOURCES
BY DEPUTY D.J. WARR OF ST. HELIER SOUTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 11th MARCH 2024
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 18th MARCH 2024
Question
“Further to the adoption of ‘Provision of carpets in Andium Homes properties’ (P.34/2023), as amended, will the Minister advise whether the reviews of policies relating to the provision of flooring as standard in all properties and to the reuse of carpets after cleaning have been completed and, if so, what the outcomes of the reviews were and what next steps will be taken?”
Answer
The review of policies relating to the provision of flooring as standard in all social housing properties and the reuse of carpets after cleaning was completed by the end of 2023, as per the requirement of the proposition.
The outcome of the review highlighted that the policies surrounding provision of flooring as standard reflect the complexities of such provision, identifying key issues of waste, equity and cost. All providers seek to reuse flooring where practical and Andium now retain flooring in vacating properties for potential reuse subject to inspection to ensure standard. Additionally, Andium have indicated a willingness to consider providing flooring across all their social rented properties and feel that they are best placed to do this, however the issue of addressing this cost requires resolution. Discussions have been held on this matter with senior officers and the Minister for Social Security and the Minister for Housing, and further discussions will be held with Andium and the other social housing providers to seek resolution.