Space Heating Aids (Sulphur Content)

HC Deb 31 March 1965 vol 709 cc249-50W

Mr. McGuire

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make representations to the British Standards Institution that an upper limit be set to the maximum sulphur content in oils used for the space heating of offices and other large buildings.

Mr. Mellish

No. The British Standards Institution set standards for different grades of oil, but they cannot control the grade to be used for heating particular types of building. If this were thought necessary, legislation would be required.