§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the energy position, he will take new and special action to amend the building regulations so as to prevent the unnecessary loss of energy through roofs, walls, floors, doors and windows of all types of buildings.
§ Mr. ChannonAs previously announced, my right hon. and learned Friend will shortly be issuing, for consultation, proposals for improved thermal insulation in new housing. Proposals for requiring thermal insulation in new buildings generally in the interests of fuel conservation must wait for new enabling powers in the Health and Safety at Work Bill. Building regulations cannot require increased standards of thermal insulation in existing buildings.