Recommendation 17

It is regrettable that there have been such significant delays in delivering the Scottish Government's commitment to bring forward legislation on heat in buildings. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing told the Committee that this will not jeopardise the target to decarbonise buildings by 2045, but also heard from witnesses that it has not only put at risk the Government's own net zero targets, but has also created significant uncertainty for the housing sector and for home-owners.