Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What assessment his Department has made of the (a) environmental and (b) financial benefits of straw bale built housing; what Government training opportunities are available in this construction method.

Answer: Mr. Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment his Department has made of the (a) environmental and (b) financial benefits of straw bale built housing; what Government training opportunities are available in this construction method; and if he will make a statement. [20271] Mr. Clappison: The Department of the Environment has made no assessment of the environmental and economic benefits of straw bale built housing. There are no Government training opportunities available at present.

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