§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on his policy towards the development of voluntary insulation groups.
§ Mr. David HuntMy Department's energy efficiency office will continue to provide grants for voluntary insulation projects and for the national co-ordinating charity, Neighbourhood Energy Action. The number of projects operating is expected to double by the end of 1986, Energy Efficiency Year. My Department will continue to support the expansion of this programme in collaboration with the Manpower Services Commission's community programme.