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RIBA RESPONDS TO CABINET RESHUFFLE AND NEW ENERGY SECRETARY
RIBA has responded to the appointment of Claire Coutinho MP , as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero ; replacing the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP , who has been appointed as Secretary of State for Defence , following the departure of Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP .
RIBA President , Simon Allford said : “ Our message remains loud and clear . Millions are living in energy inefficient homes that are in dire need of retrofitting .
“ If we are to address the climate emergency , help households with the cost-of-living crisis , and create new green jobs , we urgently need a well-funded National Retrofit Strategy , with a robust timetable and targets .
“ We welcome the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero , Claire Coutinho MP , and look forward to working with her to achieve this .”