HC Deb 04 February 1987 vol 109 c733W
Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any proposals to tighten up building regulations relating to the insulation of new homes.

Mr. John Patten

A consultative paper on proposals for changes to the regulations was circulated by the Department on 15 December. A copy has been placed in the Library. The proposals envisage higher standards for the conservation of fuel and power, but would allow greater flexibility on how these could be achieved.