§ Mr. ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy towards energy efficiency in the light of the conclusions of the Association for the Conservation of Energy's report, "Regenerating The Inner City: The Energy Dimension", a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will ensure all relevant inner city initiatives his Department takes include an energy efficiency dimension within their remit.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Government are concerned that construction and rehabilitation projects, whether in inner cities or elsewhere, should take account of the need for energy efficiency. The report reinforces this view. Following consultation with, amongst others, the Association for the Conservation of Energy, the Department is considering changes to the building regulations designed to raise standards of insulation.