HC Deb 23 February 1978 vol 944 c769W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to bring forward amendments to the building regulations requiring an acceptable level of insulation in new public, commercial and industrial buildings.

Mr. Armstrong

My right hon. Friend hopes to lay regulations before Parliament shortly.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to bring into force amendments to the building regulations to require an improved standard of insulation in new houses and flats.

Mr. Armstrong

My right hon. Friend will consider new regulations when the results of technical studies now proceeding are available later in the year.