Written question asked by Geraint Davies (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 17 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Wood-burning Stoves: Smoke Control Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure consistently high standards in (a) approval processes and (b) testing for appliances or ranges of appliances before they can receive an exemption to burn unauthorised fuel in Smoke Control Areas.
- Answer
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The testing of exempt appliances for use in Smoke Control Areas is carried out by an external contractor. Defra requires regular progress reports and reviews the mechanism and monitors the contractor’s performance to ensure standards are maintained.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 102527
- Session
- 2021-22
- Related items
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Wood-burning Stoves: Smoke Control Areas
Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Exemptions Standards Testing Wood-burning stoves Smoke control areas
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- 2024-01-03 16:19:47 +0000
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