I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 127 together.
Building on the experience of the other taskforces already established, the Heat and Built Environment Taskforce is currently being established, with a view to the first meeting of the taskforce taking place shortly. It is envisaged that the membership of the taskforce, when finalised, will align with the initial allocation of Ministerial responsibility for the Sectoral Emissions Ceilings, as agreed by Government, and that the taskforce will be supported by other groups established to examine specific aspects of its remit.
The taskforce will identify work on the critical path to accelerate and drive delivery in relation to retrofitting, renewable heat, district heat, decarbonisation and overall energy use needs of the building stock. The aim of the taskforce will be ensuring alignment in the development of polices and activities underway across Government Departments and proactively managing risks to ensure targets are achieved.
The Terms of Reference for the taskforce will be finalised with its members, as will its work programme and administrative processes.