Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“Whether he has made an assessment of the potential role of heat batteries in decarbonising domestic heating.”
Tabled: 11 December 2024Answered: 17 December 2024
Asked by
Tom Hayes
Labour — Bournemouth East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
Matthew Pennycook
Local authorities have powers to take action where a designated heritage asset has deteriorated to the extent that its preservation may be at risk. These powers include carrying out urgent works to preserve a listed building, requiring an owner to carry out work and, if appropriate, compulsory purchase. I will be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss those powers further.