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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Wood-burning Stoves

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 118757 on Wood-burning stoves, whether she has written to or received written correspondence from the Greater London Authority on wood burning stoves since July 2024; and with reference to her Department's document entitled Consultation on solid fuel burning - taking action to reduce fine particulate matter and smoke emissions, published on 22 January 2026, whether the Greater London Authority responded to that consultation.

Answer

Departmental records indicate that the Secretary of State has not written to, or received written correspondence from, the Greater London Authority on wood burning stoves since July 2024. Defra officials meet regularly with the Greater London Authority on air quality matters, including domestic combustion.

The Greater London Authority responded to the consultation published on 22 January 2026. Responses are being analysed and the Government response will be published in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12142
Session
2026-27
Related items
Wood-burning Stoves
Monday, 16 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Greater London Authority Wood-burning stoves
Link
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