§ Diana OrganTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many applications there have been for home energy efficiency scheme grants since its inception; and how many were successful. [1801]
§ Mr. MeacherThe new home energy efficiency scheme (HEES) for England was launched on 1 June 2000.
Applications for grant are mainly made over the telephone. In the period 1 June 2000 to 30 June 2001, 388,410 householders applied, of whom, 313,623 or 80 per cent. were successful.
The separate schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are the responsibility of the respective Parliament or Assemblies.