§ Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has studied the booklet published by Eurisol-UK, 'A Factual Report', a copy of which has been sent to him, on the need for improving the standards of thermal insulation in houses on health and economic grounds; and whether he is considering steps to achieve such improvements.
§ Mr. AmeryThe booklet has been noted with interest. A comprehensive review of the whole question of thermal insulation is being undertaken at the present time. When this review is completed, I will decide whether to recommend any change in the required levels of thermal insulation in housing.