Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits to (a) property occupants and (b) the wider public of greater use of green roof systems; and if he will make it his policy to support the installation of green roofs.

Government recognises the multiple benefits of green roofs and other well-designed green infrastructure, and committed in the 25 Year Environment Plan to introduce stronger new standards for green infrastructure. These will be published as part of a new Green Infrastructure Framework by Natural England in January 2023. Green infrastructure can contribute to nature recovery, make towns and cities more attractive places to live and work and improve people’s health and wellbeing.