§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what plans the Government have to review the level of funds allocated to the home energy efficiency scheme.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThere is some £26 million available for the home energy efficiency scheme (HEES) during the current financial year. In 1992–93 some £40 million will be available in my Department's budget for the promotion of energy efficiency in low income households of which the major part will be funding for HEES, representing an increase of about 50 per cent.
§ Mr. Andrew BowdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what plans the Government have to publicise the help available under the home energy efficiency scheme.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryLeaflets about the home energy efficiency scheme (HEES) have already been distributed to local authority housing offices, local offices of the Department of Social Security, citizens advice bureaux, Help the Aged offices and various other organisations. HEES is also promoted via the "Keep Warm Keep Well" campaign. In addition, my Department is exploring with the Department of Social Security other methods by which potential clients may be made aware of the scheme.