§ Mr. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to encourage Scottish local authorities to insulate houses in their ownership; and what response, if any, he has received.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownLocal authorities are aware that Exchequer contributions are available towards the cost of thermal insulation up to prescribed building standards as part of a comprehensive improvement scheme. General responsibility for publicising the benefits of thermal insulation rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy. The insulation of local authority houses was one of the topics covered in a circular issued by the department of Energy to all regional, island and district councils in Scotland in February.