These have included the Scottish Government's Housing to 2040 strategy,Housing Emergency and Housing to 2040 | Scottish Parliament Website the current housing emergencyHousing Emergency and Housing to 2040 | Scottish Parliament Website, and most recently new subordinate legislation to amend the Energy Performance Certificate system.Heat in buildings | Scottish Parliament Website In addition through its exploration of the current housing emergency, the Committee is particularly aware of the dual importance of increasing housing stock whilst also ensuring existing homes are of high quality and energy efficient.Housing Emergency and Housing to 2040 | Scottish Parliament Website
During the course of its scrutiny of the buildings element of the draft CCP the Committee took evidence from a broad range of witnesses, including householders seeking to retrofit their homes, construction and architectural experts, housing representatives, academics, and local authorities.