Ellie Chowns MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Housing: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1615More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish her Department's response to the consultation entitled The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published on 13 November 2023.

  Answer: The Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was published in December 2023 and closed in March 2024, and a Government response has not yet been issued. We fully support the need for low carbon homes, fit for a net zero future. We are reviewing p...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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• River Wye: Pollution ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1614More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of agricultural run off on and (b) merits of introducing a water protection zone for the river Wye.

  Answer: The River Wye is one of Britain’s most important, iconic rivers. We share concerns about its declining condition and the impact of agricultural pollution. Cleaning up our rivers is one of this Government's top priorities. We are working closely with the...

  Answered 1 Aug 2024

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