Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the research by Cambridge University’s Department of Engineering into recycling cement, as reported in May 2024; and what plans they have, if any, to incorporate it into future housebuilding and planning policies.

We welcome research into ways to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment through safe, innovative products. Building Regulations are outcome based and do not prescribe specific materials. This gives housebuilders the freedom to use the most appropriate materials and technologies for their projects, which allows them to quickly capitalise on innovation.