'MPs right to back long-term funding and delivery plan on net zero'

The latest report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee on the Government’s plans to reach its net zero targets is a welcome look at what needs to be done to help decarbonise the UK’s homes, according the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said “It’s positive to see themes of the Construction Leadership Council’s National Retrofit Strategy in this report, and while they may not be easy to hear, we hope the Government will listen to its conclusions. The Committee is right that without clear local delivery plans, a national retrofit strategy to decarbonise the UK’s 29million leaky and draft prone homes will not be achievable. I’m also pleased to see backing for tax incentives and Stamp Duty measures to nudge people towards greening their homes.”