§ 27. Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if his Department issues any design guidance and requirements to local authorities and others for new school and other educational buildings and renovation work to encourage them to use passive solar techniques and technology; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnMy Department does not issue design guidance or requirements specifically on passive solar558W techniques. It is for local authorities to decide whether such techniques would be cost-effective in individual cases. We are reviewing the need for more research in this area.