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Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 5 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2024. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Monday, 19 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Home Insurance: Timber

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department has had discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on the classification of timber framed homes as non-standard construction materials for insurance purposes.

Answer

The Department has regular engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the insurance sector on a range of issues, but this has not covered the classification of timber-framed buildings for insurance purposes. The Department is happy to receive further representations on this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13114
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Housing Timber Home insurance Financial Conduct Authority
Link
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