Clause 242
Housing and Regeneration Bill
2:45 pm
Iain Wright (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government; Hartlepool, Labour)
I am always happy to consider matters raised by the hon. Gentleman and other Committee Members. There may be a communication issue; the code is very clear about the sustainability rating, which ranges from one to six. One star means that a building has just achieved code standards, and six stars are the highest possible rating. People will acknowledge and appreciate the fact that, as in the star rating for fridges, if they buy a six-star home they are acquiring cutting-edge technology and an exemplar in sustainability. “Six stars are the best you can get” is a very simple message. I accept that there is an issue communicating that, but we can do it.