§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce grants for energy conservation in the domestic sector, including grants for cavity wall insulation.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 2 June 1992]: The Department provides grants to householders on low incomes for energy efficiency measures through the home energy efficiency scheme. Finance to encourage energy efficiency measures in housing is also made available through house renovation grants and minor works assistance, local authorities' council housing repair and improvement programmes, the green house demonstration programme and estates action.
The Energy Savings Trust announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 13 May, Official Report, at column 136, is also expected to make grants available to improve energy efficiency.