HC Deb 04 August 1976 vol 916 c873W
54. Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of the escalation in electricity costs to the consumer, he will encourage local authorities to build houses with more than one facility for heating.

Mr. Armstrong

I see no need to do so. I would expect local authorities to take account of all relevant factors when deciding what heating should be provided in their new housing schemes.