Written Question·Treasury·UIN 111940
Thatched Roofing: Home Insurance
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the level of difficulty in obtaining a) home and b) buildings insurance for thatched buildings.
Answer
Lucy RigbyThe government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...
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