(4 years, 9 months ago)
Lords ChamberThe noble Baroness makes a good point about building standards. That is something we will seek to address. There have been tremendous improvements over recent years in building standards and quality; the issue is the relative cost of installing all these measures in new homes, and the price that will be reflected. However, as I said, she makes a good point; it is something that we will need to look at.
My Lords, I would like to add a third part to the Question: what plans do the Government have to protect existing housing against flooding?
Given the recent horrible news from many parts of the country, particularly in the north, the noble Lord makes a very good point.