§ 40. Mrs. Doris Fisherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what research is being undertaken by his Department into thermal insulation to combat the high energy costs which are proving too expensive for many tenants in blocks of flats to maintain an acceptable thermal environment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonMy Department is preparing advice on the optimum economic levels of thermal insulation for various types of new housebuilding, in order that the total capital and running costs of house heating can be minimised. The local authority associations will be consulted on the advice before it is issued.