HC Deb 18 March 1980 vol 981 cc156-7W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated expenditure of his Department during the current financial year, 1979–80, on research and development into energy insulation techniques for domestic purposes; and what is his budget for such purposes for 1980–81.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The estimated expenditure on energy insulation techniques for the current financial year 1979–80 is £449,000 and the budget for 1980–81 is £513,000.