Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 5227
Wood-burning Stoves
Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 18 September 2024
Question
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) banning and (b) further regulating wood burning stoves in domestic dwellings.
Answer
Emma HardyDomestic wood burning stoves make a significant contribution to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions nationally, with implications for the health of everyone exposed to smoke. Defra is currently considering options for action to reduce the impact of ...
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