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Wood-burning Stoves

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 113117

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans the Government has to restrict or ban the use of wood-burning stoves in homes.

Answered by Emma Hardy

We have launched a public consultation on a package of measures to reduce emissions from domestic burning, including proposals to tighten emission limits for new stoves, improve labelling and strengthen enforcement. We will consider all evidence before final decisions.

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