§ 5. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidance he is giving to local authorities on better housing insulation; and what he estimates to be the likely additional cost of carrying out his recommendations.
§ Mr. YoungerMy right hon. Friend will shortly be consulting interested bodies on proposals for improving the thermal insulation standards prescribed in the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations. The cost will depend on the standards finally agreed.