HC Deb 17 March 1994 vol 239 cc791-2W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will extend the home energy efficiency scheme to all people aged 60 years or over.

Mr. Atkins

Proposals to amend the regulations governing the home energy efficiency scheme which would extend eligibility for the scheme to those receiving disability living allowance and those aged 60 and over were laid before Parliament on 9 March.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will estimate how much it would cost to extend the home energy efficiency scheme to all pensioners and people with disabilities;

(2) if he will estimate how much it would cost to extend the home energy efficiency scheme to all people aged 60 years or over.

Mr. Atkins

An extra £35 million per year is to be made available for the home energy efficiency scheme from 1 April 1994, when the scheme is to be extended to those receiving disability living allowance and those aged 60 and over.