The chief executive of the housing association that oversaw the home so mould-ridden it led to the death of a two-year-old has apologised - but will not resign
Mr Swarbrick said he had spoken to Housing Secretary Michael Gove to discuss Awaab and the"issues we face in social housing".Image:Mr Swarbrick went on:"I want to start by saying how sorry I am to Awaab's family for their loss - no apology will ever be enough.
They have"better connected IT systems" and have introduced mandatory training on damp and mould, as well as improvements for dealing with tenants where English is not their first language. Alison Tumilty, RBH's board chair, admitted mistakes had been made, and they had"let down" Awaad's parents Faisal and Aisha
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