Debates between Lord Low of Dalston and Lord Callanan during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Housing Insulation

Debate between Lord Low of Dalston and Lord Callanan
Tuesday 25th February 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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The 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.

Lord Low of Dalston Portrait Lord Low of Dalston (CB)
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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?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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Given the recent horrible news from many parts of the country, particularly in the north, the noble Lord makes a very good point.