Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to promote ventilation in buildings to minimise the spread of COVID-19.

The Government has published Ventilation of indoor spaces to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in an online only format. This guidance stresses the importance of practical steps such as opening windows and doors; making sure small vents or grilles are open and not blocked; and ensuring that any mechanical ventilation system is working and maintained in line with manufacturers’ instructions. Ventilation systems should bring fresh air in and not recirculate indoor air. In workplaces and non-domestic settings, ventilation should be considered alongside other control measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19.