HC Deb 10 March 1953 vol 512 c97W
91. Mr. Grimond

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government his present advice to local authorities on the provision of space heating in new houses.

Mr. Marples

A list of tested and recommended solid fuel appliances has been agreed with the Coal Utilisation Council in consultation with the Ministry of Fuel and Power, and it is a condition of approval of tenders for local authority housebuilding that appliances are selected from this list.

92. Mr. Grimond

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government his present advice to local authorities on the provision of double windows and doors and insulation of walls and roofs in new houses.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend has not issued advice to local authorities about the provision of double windows and doors. The Housing Manual, 1949, and the technical appendices to it, contain advice on desirable standards for insulation of walls and roofs, he is shortly sending local authorities a further circular and memorandum on the subject.