§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many grants under the home energy efficiency scheme were made in the last financial year; and what was the sum of money granted in each case.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jones[holding answer 10 January 1995]: A total of 270,000 grants were made during 199394, with an average value of £153. Before 9 December 1993, a contribution from the householder, to a maximum of £16, was required in each case. Since then, 100 per cent. grants have been available.
§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for grants under the home energy efficiency scheme were made in the last financial year; and how many of those applications were turned down.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jones[holding answer 10 January 1995]: Grant in all but a handful of cases—where applicants carry out the work themselves—is paid not to clients but to network installers who have carried out work under the scheme. Inquiries to network installers which do not result in a grant application for work done are not recorded centrally.