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[Written Question] Buildings: Carbon Emissions

UK Parliament Written Questions Wednesday 05 August 2026, 22:26 UTC By Lord Moynihan 1 min read
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Question by: Lord Moynihan Answering Body: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are considering introducing statutory zero-carbon building standards.

Question by: Lord Moynihan Answering Body: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are considering introducing statutory zero-carbon building standards.
Moynihan Answering Body: (PERSON)
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