This House notes that the zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials introduced by the last government in 2022 is due to end on 31st March 2027; believes that this zero VAT rate makes the installation of such materials more affordable and so encourages householders to install them, resulting in less consumption of energy, less emissions of CO2 and lower fuel bills; and calls on HM Treasury to announce expeditiously that the zero VAT rate will be extended beyond 31st March 2027.

This House notes that the zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials introduced by the last government in 2022 is due to end on 31st March 2027; believes that this zero VAT rate makes the installation of such materials more affordable and so encourages householders to install them, resulting...

That this House notes the many values of energy efficiency including lowering fuel bills, helping to alleviate fuel poverty, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the demand for energy so assisting with energy security; also notes that there are organisations, like the Sustainable Energy Association, that have ideas on how to promote energy efficiency measures; supports the Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) Bill, introduced by the hon. Member for Stroud, which will require the Secretary of State to seek ideas on how to improve the take up of energy efficiency measures by householders; and hopes that the Government will respond positively to this measure.

That this House notes the many values of energy efficiency including lowering fuel bills, helping to alleviate fuel poverty, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the demand for energy so assisting with energy security; also notes that there are organisations, like the Sustainable Energy Association, that have ideas on how...

That this House recognises the International Day of the Midwife, on 5 May, along with its theme for 2025, ‘Midwives: critical in every crisis’; expresses its support for midwives in the United Kingdom and around the world for the vital contribution they make in providing care and support to women and their families during pregnancy, throughout labour and during the period after a baby’s birth; notes however that, globally, we are facing a growing number of compounding crises, including natural disasters, war, and the ongoing impact of climate change, which can threaten the safe, effective delivery of maternity care; recognises the importance of the role of midwives in caring for women during these challenging times; further recognises that, in both times of peace and in times of crisis, midwives can and do support safe births and provide antenatal and postnatal care as well as sexual and reproductive healthcare, and educate and prepare women with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe and healthy; and commends the contribution made by the International Confederation of Midwives and the Royal College of Midwives in championing better, safer maternity care, at home and abroad.

That this House recognises the International Day of the Midwife, on 5 May, along with its theme for 2025, ‘Midwives: critical in every crisis’; expresses its support for midwives in the United Kingdom and around the world for the vital contribution they make in providing care and support to women...