Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to future proof existing and new housing.

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards will come into force on 24 March 2027 and there will be a further transitional period for one year afterwards to allow the construction sector to transition smoothly to the new standards.

The FHS reduces energy demand and removes reliance on the volatile gas market by using highly efficient fabric standards, low‑carbon heating such as heat pumps, and on‑site renewable electricity generation.

Moreover, as set out in the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, consumers will benefit from the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history, supporting millions of households up to 2030 with measures to reduce bills, and improve our energy security.

This Parliament, we also intend to introduce the most appropriate and cost-effective passive cooling measures into funding schemes focused on improving the homes of low-income consumers and social housing.