§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received for improving insulation standards in (a) private housing and (b) industrial buildings; and whether he has any proposals for requiring such an improvement.
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§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI have received a number of representations and am at present seeking views about higher insulation standards for new housing. Standards for other buildings were increased last June. I have placed a copy of the consultation document in the Library.