To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) whether it is her Department's policy to use (a) incandescent light bulbs and (b) LED lights for festive decorations on departmental premises; (173490)

Communities and Local Government provides a real Christmas tree in the reception of its three HQ buildings. The trees are sustainably sourced, whereby for each tree harvested, another is planted. These are decorated using ultra-energy-efficient LED lights. The trees are disposed of sustainably by conversion to wood chips for composting and mulching.