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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Association of British Insurers on the replacement of old air bricks in flooded properties with new water-proof air bricks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Association of British Insurers on the replacement of old air bricks in flooded properties with new water-proof air bricks.
We are working with local authorities, insurers and other relevant professionals to agree the arrangements for the roll out of the Repair and Renew grant scheme, before it is launched on 1 April. In this context, general discussions have taken place with representatives of the insurance industry on the subject of measures that may meet the criteria of making homes and businesses better equipped to withstand the impact of future flooding. No discussions have been held on the specific topic of air bricks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of UK-produced bricks to housing construction sites; and what steps he plans to take to ensure that there is no shortage of supply from British brick manufacturers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of UK-produced bricks to housing construction sites; and what steps he plans to take to ensure that there is no shortage of supply from British brick manufacturers.
I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Government is aware of industry reports assessing the current situation regarding the supply of UK-produced bricks to housing construction sites. The Construction Leadership Council will keep the position under review, but UK bricks must be price-competitive.
In my constituency there are two major brick-manufacturing companies. As hon. Members will know, brick making is highly energy-intensive, and I am concerned that, without action, increased energy costs will make their product potentially unaffordable to the construction industry, which is getting on with the essential task of building the homes we desperately need. What is my right hon. Friend doing to address this urgent and pressing issue?
In my constituency there are two major brick-manufacturing companies. As hon. Members will know, brick making is highly energy-intensive, and I am concerned that, without action, increased energy costs will make their product potentially unaffordable to the construction industry, which is getting on with the essential task of building the homes we desperately need. What is my right hon. Friend doing to address this urgent and pressing issue?
I will certainly look at my hon. Friend’s specific points about the brick industry. We have an energy-intensive industries support scheme and are already making payments under it. We hope to conclude further payments by the end of this month. I will certainly see what can be done to help the brick-making industry and see whether it can be included in our measures.
I will certainly look at my hon. Friend’s specific points about the brick industry. We have an energy-intensive industries support scheme and are already making payments under it. We hope to conclude further payments by the end of this month. I will certainly see what can be done to help the brick-making industry and see whether it can be included in our measures.
I will certainly look at my hon. Friend’s specific points about the brick industry. We have an energy-intensive industries support scheme and are already making payments under it. We hope to conclude further payments by the end of this month. I will certainly see what can be done to help the brick-making industry and see whether it can be included in our measures.
In my constituency there are two major brick-manufacturing companies. As hon. Members will know, brick making is highly energy-intensive, and I am concerned that, without action, increased energy costs will make their product potentially unaffordable to the construction industry, which is getting on with the essential task of building the homes we desperately need. What is my right hon. Friend doing to address this urgent and pressing issue?