Mr. Ron Brownasked the Paymaster General what recent representations he has received from Help the Aged, Age Concern, citizens advice bureaux and the Leith insulation project supporting the week of action on cold homes, a national campaign from 21 November to 1 December; and if he will make a statement about the funding of such local projects by the Manpower Services Commission.
§ Mr. TrippierNo recent representations have been made to my right hon. and learned Friend by the organisations mentioned, although I have been approached by Neighbourhood Energy Action. My Department and the Manpower Services Commission, working with the Department of Energy, have established a national initiative within the community programme to fund energy efficiency work. Under the initiative, over 300 projects are currently employing some 5,300 people.