HC Deb 25 May 1999 vol 332 cc133-4W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to improve energy efficiency and eradicate dampness in housing. [R] [84142]

Mr. Macdonald

A new Warm Deal will be introduced on 1 July providing a £500 grant to improve energy efficiency for low income households. This year's budget will be £12 million and the scheme will also create up to 400 places under the New Deal. This will be the best measure yet to provide affordable warmth and tackle damp houses in Scotland.

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.