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Written question asked by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 25 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Housing: Heating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the tenth special report of the Environmental Audit Committee, published on 24 October 2019, on Heatwaves: adapting to climate change: Government Response to the Committee's ninth report, HC 826, what research his Department has commissioned on overheating in new homes; and what steps his Department is taking to tackle overheating in new homes.

Answer

MHCLG commissioned a research project, completed in 2018, to investigate overheating in new homes. We are currently expanding on this initial piece of research and officials are consulting with industry experts. We will present our plans for tackling overheating in new homes as part of our forthcoming consultation into the energy efficiency and ventilation standards of the Building Regulations later this year.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
282262
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Construction Housing Heating Temperature Research
Link
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