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Wood-burning Stoves

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 March 2026UIN 118756

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to ban wood-burning stoves in (a) domestic dwellings and (b) business hereditaments.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government is consulting on measures to reduce emissions from domestic combustion such as strengthened emission standards for new stoves, improved product labelling, and enhanced enforcement arrangements. Any future decisions will be based on the full range of evidence and consultation responses.

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