HC Deb 03 March 1998 vol 307 cc548-9W
Mrs. Brinton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of homes that are affected by problems of(a) damp penetration, (b) condensation and (c) black mould growth. [31338]

Mr. Raynsford

Detailed estimates of the frequency and distribution of damp penetration, condensation and mould growth were published in the Department's "English House Condition Survey 1991: Energy Report" (Stationery Office 1996, Chapter 14) and copies placed in the Library. Estimates from the 1996 EHCS will be included in the next Energy Report, which is due for publication in Autumn this year.