HC Deb 22 July 1986 vol 102 cc114-5W
Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what sums were allocated to the English homes insulation grant scheme reserve fund for 1985–86; what proportion of these funds were spent; and what sums have been allocated for the reserve fund for 1986–87.

Sir George Young

The homes insulation scheme reserve in 1985–86 was £7 million; the proportion spent is not yet know. The reserve in 1986–87 is £2.5 million.

Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will continue to make available additional moneys to the reserve fund allocated for the English homes insulation grant scheme during the first quarter of 1987.

Sir George Young

The homes insulation scheme reserve for the financial year 1986–87 is £2.5 million.

Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will communicate to each local authority his commitment to make available additional moneys to the reserve fund allocated for the English homes insulation grant scheme for 1986–87 Energy Efficiency Year.

Sir George Young

Local authorities have been informed there is a homes insulation scheme reserve of £2..5 million for 1986–87.