Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Bricks

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what provisions they are making for the red-listed category of cavity nesting birds which are reliant on buildings for suitable nesting cavities; and whether they intends to mandate the provision of swift bricks in new building projects.

Answer

The Government is considering what action may be appropriate to help birds reliant on buildings to breed, including how to drive up rates of swift brick installation in new build properties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2176
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Housing Bricks Swifts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk