To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government if the Government will consider the merits of publishing a low carbon milestone document to ensure that policies on housing plans and energy initiatives are co-ordinated following the publication of the Energy White Paper. (143867)

The Government’s strategy to move towards a low carbon economy are set out in the Energy White Paper, which explains how the domestic sector and planned new housing will play their part in meeting our climate change objectives. The Climate Change Bill will establish legally binding carbon budgets and targets to help this country meet its commitment to tackle climate change. The Government are also consulting on a timetable for zero carbon homes within 10 years.