HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 c722
18. Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied with the funding allocated for 1985–86 towards the homes insulation programme.

Mr. David Hunt

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Rost

As the funding for the homes insulation programme is being cut from £31.5 million this year to £21 million next year, with an additional £7 million held back in reserve, what does my hon. Friend propose to do to ensure that those people who apply for home grants are not disappointed?

Mr. Hunt

The 1985–86 allocation of £31 million for England is in line with the estimated spend in the current financial year. The 25 per cent. reserve referred to by my hon. Friend is designed to ensure that funds allocated to the scheme can be sent where they are needed and therefore are fully spent.