§ Lord HYLTONasked Her Majesty's Government:
To what extent the Palace of Westminster is insulated and what recent consideration has been given to improving its thermal efficiency.
§ The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY of STATE, DEPARTMENT of the ENVIRONMENT (Lord Bellwin)The Palace of Westminster is substantially insulated by thick stone walls, but large windows and the cast iron roofs contribute to some heat loss. An infrared aerial photometric survey of heat losses has recently been made and the results are being analysed. The modernisation of
Name of Ship Cause, date and location Local Authority Expenditure (£) Central Government Expenditure (£) Total Amount Reclaimed from: Amount Agreed Reimbursed ELENI V Collision on 6th May 1978 off Norfolk coast 959,096 2,667,257 Vessel's Insurers and CRISTAL† Claim under negotiation CHRISTOS BITAS Grounding on 12th October 1978 off South Wales coast 67,833 1,838,415 Vessel's Insurers and CRISTAL Claim under negotiation ESSO BERNICIA Impact with jetty at Sullom Voe Terminal on 30th December 1978 Dealt with by Harbour Authority 4,344 Terminal Authority £4,344 TARPENBEK Collision on 21st June 1979 off Selsey Bill Final details not yet available Claim yet to be made against Vessel's Insurers and IOPCF* — †Contract Regarding an Interim Supplement to Tanker Liability for Oil Pollution. *International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.