HC Deb 03 December 2001 vol 376 cc24-5W
Ms Shipley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what recent measures he has taken to ensure that buildings insulation targets are met. [19106]

Dr. Whitehead

The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001 were laid before Parliament on 11 October 2001, and come into force on 1 April 2002. Their supporting approved documents published on 31 October give guidance on the building insulation targets that are to be met. These significantly increase the building insulation standards that apply whenever building work is carried out.