§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what form of central heating is used in the House of Commons; and what steps he is taking to ensure fuel supplies for the coming winter.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe major part of the Palace of Westminster is centrally heated by an archaic steam radiator 39W system. This is normally fuelled by gas. However, adequate stocks of oil are carried to ensure continuity of heating in the Palace should there be a breakdown in supplies.