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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 23 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2023. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Friday, 3 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Housing: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will make it his policy to include in the (a) building regulations and (b) associated approved documents requirements for new build homes to (i) have smart meter installed and (ii) enable the use of a smart meter.

Answer

As part of the British Energy Security Strategy, the Government has committed to ensuring all new homes are designed so that smart meters can be fitted from the outset, in advance of the Future Homes and Building Standards by 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
151343
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Construction Building regulations Housing Energy Meters
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk