Written questions

Energy: Conservation

Commons · Question 14126 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Government-funded home energy efficiency and retrofit schemes in reducing the risk of overheating during periods of extreme hea

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 7 Jul 2026

As set out in the Warm Homes Plan, our buildings are not currently built to deal with record summer temperatures and some are at significant risk of overheating. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has estimated there have been 10,000 excess deaths caused b...