Summary
A government official in the UK stated that major mistakes occurred in a scheme to insulate homes, leading to damp and mould issues. Nearly all of the 23,000 homes that received external wall insulation under two schemes are at risk, and the responsible department did not adequately oversee the work.
Key Facts
- The National Audit Office reported that 98% of 23,000 homes with new wall insulation could have damp and mould problems.
- The issues are linked to external wall insulation installed through two government schemes.
- Over three million homes have been insulated under various government initiatives over the past 20 years.
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero was criticized for not properly overseeing the insulation schemes.
- Trustmark, the body monitoring insulation quality, was found to have poor oversight.
- Billions of pounds of public money have been spent on these insulation schemes.
- Government officials acknowledged systemic failings in managing these projects.
- MPs have called for the government to address the problems and ensure consumers are protected.
