§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to issue a consultation paper on part L of the Building Regulations (conservation of fuel and power); and what percentage improvement in the fuel efficiency of buildings, especially of dwellings, will be sought thereby.
§ Mr. BaldryI hope that it will be possible to issue a consultation paper on part L of the Building Regulations 1991 by the end of next month. The aim with our proposals will be to achieve a 20 per cent. improvement in the energy efficiency of the space and water heating systems in dwellings compared with the current requirements of the regulations.