§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to introduce grants for lining of chimneys; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristI have been asked to reply.
The existing arrangements for renovation grants can include, at local authorities' discretion, works for the provision of chimney linings where such works form part of a wider package of renovation. I have no plans to introduce a specific grant for such provision.