Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 68035
Housing: Flood Control
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Alistair Strathern
Labour — Hitchin
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the merits of including low cost effective property flood resilience measures in (a) the Future Homes Standard and (b) building regulations.
Answer
Alex NorrisThe Government is committed to building the homes the country needs while ensuring they are safe from flooding. The Building Regulations set minimum standards for all new dwellings. The Future Homes Standard will focus on the energy efficiency and carbon ...
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