§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to introduce a home insulation programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe home energy efficiency scheme is funded by the Energy Efficiency Office of the Department of the Environment on a Great Britain basis. The scheme provides grants for loft, tank and pipe insulation, draughtproofing and energy advice to low-income households in receipt of certain social security benefits and regulations have been laid to abolish the client contribution. Housing authorities have powers to give improvement and repairs grants to householders, which can include works for energy efficiency measures. Scottish Homes can also provide grants in certain designated areas.