§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications for energy conservation grants for existing industrial buildings his Department received in the last three months of the scheme's existence; and how many applications have still to be processed.
§ Mr. MacGregor443 grant applications were received for insulation of industrial and commercial buildings during the last three months of the energy conservation scheme. Decisions have yet to be made on 24 applications pending the outcome of inquiries.
§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he intends to introduce a scheme to enable small businesses to save energy by insulating their premises.
§ Mr. MacGregorWe have no plans to introduce such a scheme.