United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 719
Thatched Roofing: Insurance
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13 May 2026
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21 May 2026 · Answer
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21 May 2026
Summary
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to support owners of thatched homes facing increased insurance premiums in West Dorset constituency.
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13 May 2026
Written question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to support owners of thatched homes facing increased insurance premiums in West Dorset constituency.
Source: Commons
21 May 2026
Answer
The government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-13/719
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1904797
- uk · wq-1904797 · source updated 21 May 2026