§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice is given by his Department to local housing authorities about the standards of heating required in council housing.
§ Mr. Ross:The basic requirements are specified in Regulation 193 of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1963, and further guidance is given in the 596W Scottish Housing Handbook, which is now being revised. Local authorities are also sent periodically lists of heating appliances approved by the Domestic Solid Fuel Appliances Approval Council, the Electricity and Gas Councils, and the British Electrical Approvals Board for Domestic Appliances.