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Debate between Elizabeth Truss and Robert Jenrick(8 years ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
That is a manifesto commitment and I can reassure the hon. Lady that we are committed to doing it.
Robert Jenrick (Newark) (Con)
Log-burning stoves are one of the pleasures of living in the countryside and for more fashion-conscious townies. They tend to be produced by family-owned businesses, almost all of which are in rural areas in the UK. The industry is very concerned that this great way of life and tradition might be under threat because the stoves are needlessly brought into air-quality regulations. For the sake of everyone who enjoys them and for everyone who manufactures them in rural areas, will the Minister meet the industry to try to protect them?
Elizabeth Truss
I thank my hon. Friend for his question; we certainly would be very happy to meet the industry to discuss that issue. I am absolutely clear that making sure we have cleaner air is a vital priority for this Government.