HC Deb 12 May 1982 vol 23 cc268-9W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will estimate the percentage of heat that a house in Glasgow requires to maintain it at a comfortable temperature compared with an identical house in Dumfries, taking into account air temperature, wind exposure, rain and sunshine.

Mr. Mellor

It is estimated that a house in Glasgow requires 103 per cent. of the heating energy of a similar house in Dumfries which is similarly sited and heated to the same standard after taking account of differences in air temperature, wind exposure, rain and sunshine.