Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 68542

Wood-burning Stoves: Carbon Emissions

Tabled: 16 July 2025

Answered: 21 July 2025

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Question

Sarah Coombes

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential impact of the Future Homes Standard on air pollution emissions f

Answer

Alex Norris

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) will require new-build homes to use heat pumps or other low-carbon technologies as their primary heating source, ensuring that almost all the home’s heating needs will be met with low-emission systems. This shift away from ...

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