Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Insulation: Hemp
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what support they plan to give to the construction industry to use UK industrial hemp as a carbon neutral insulation material.
- Answer
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The recently published Warm Homes Plan – the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history – unlocked £38 billion in total investment across the Parliament to support the UK supply chain, and with additional funding for skills, innovation and UK manufacturing, the plan will ensure that British workers and businesses reap the benefits. The government does not promote any one individual product over another.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL14858
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Construction Insulation Hemp
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- Timestamp
- 2026-03-11 14:32:39 +0000
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