§ Mr. W. O. J. Robinsonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what advice he has given to local authorities about the heating of old people's dwellings; and whether that advice has been modified by the new cost control arrangements announced by Circular 36/67.
§ Mr. GreenwoodThe Department has on a number of occasions advised local authorities to provide a higher standard of heating than normal in accommodation designed specifically for old people. "Flatlets for Old People" (1958) and "More Flatlets for Old People" (1960) recommended full central heating. "Some Aspects of Designing for Old People" (1962) recommended that the central heating system should be designed to maintain a temperature of 70°F throughout the dwelling. This advice still stands. The new cost yardsticks announced in Circular 36/67 contain special additions for old people's dwellings which allow for the extra cost of heating to these very high standards.