§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to introduce grants for landlords, both public and private sector, to cover the cost of replacing open flue gas heating systems in bathrooms.
§ Sir George YoungGrants are already available, other than to housing authorities, for the replacement of such appliances under the home improvement grant system as part of an overall scheme of improvement and repair of a sub-standard dwelling. We have no plans to introduce any more specific grants. Where council dwellings are involved, replacement of such appliances would be primarily a matter for the local authority, and, where appropriate, work would be eligible for housing subsidy.
§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation obliging landlords, both public and private sector, to replace open flue gas heating systems in bathrooms.
§ Sir George YoungResponsibility for health and safety legislation in respect of gas water heaters is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Paymaster General.