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Thursday 5th February
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Oral questions - Main Chamber
Widening the use of timber in the construction industry as a low-carbon building material
MP: Lord BlencathraSpeech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026 Construction Industry: Timber
"My Lords, this country imports 73% of the timber we need for construction, despite having one of the best climates in the world for growing softwoods. Natural England and the Forestry Commission have jointly expressed dismay that only 10% of our tree-planting over the last 10 years has been a …..." Lord Blencathra - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase the use of timber in the construction industry as a low-carbon building material...." Lord Blencathra - View Speech
"My Lords, following the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, we seem to be in the extraordinary position where the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, has now brought forward a series of large new clauses and amendments. On the one hand, he has admitted that the Bill …..." Lord Blencathra - View Speech
"I am another Member who had not intended to say a single word on whether the clause should stand part; I am rather relaxed about it. The Government Whips must blame their noble friend Lord Rooker, who provoked me into commenting because I agree, once again, with every single wise …..." Lord Blencathra - View Speech
"My Lords, I seek a cast-iron assurance from the Government Whip that those of us whose speeches will be delayed till next Friday are recorded by the Government and will be allowed to speak. That is all I want to say at this stage. We want an assurance that we …..." Lord Blencathra - View Speech