§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the change in the level of Government spending in real terms from 1983–84 to 1988–89 on(a) draught-proofing, (b) cavity wall insulation, (c) double glazing, (d) heating controls, (e) loft insulation and (f) external wall insulation.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonGovernment expenditure on draughtproofing homes through the Community insulation programme rose from £6.7 million in 1983–84 to £44.1 million in 1987–88 (both sums at 1987–88 prices). The figures for 1988–89 are not available.
Expenditure on loft, cold water tank and pipe insulation through the homes insulation scheme fell from £32.6 million in 1983–84 to £9.9 million (provisional) in 1988–89 (both sums at 1988–89 prices).
In addition, there have been other Government-funded programmes in the housing sector which have included expenditure on insulation measures, but for which a breakdown in the form requested is not available.