§ Mr. StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what analysis he has made of the consequences in Scotland of the changes to the budget of the home energy efficiency scheme; and if he will make a, statement. [9382]
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have been asked to reply. There will be no impact on low-income households in Scotland. The reduction in the budget will be met by requiring better-off householders who qualify for HEES grants because of their age to make a contribution of 75 per cent. towards the cost of the work.