Written question asked by Malcolm Wicks (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What new proposals he has for improving the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme. - (Holding answer 24 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Wicks: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what new proposals he has for improving the home energy efficiency scheme. [17430] Mr. Clappison: [holding answer 24 February 1997]: My hon. Friend the Minister for Construction, Planning and Energy Efficiency announced last December that this popular grant scheme, which has already improved more than 2 million homes occupied by the most vulnerable families, is to be upgraded. The changes, due to take effect in July this year, will make the scheme more flexible and capable of delivering even greater social and environmental benefits. The key feature of the new scheme will be the ability of eligible householders to select a package of work best suited to their own homes from a wider range of energy-efficiency measures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17430; 291 c221-2W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Conservation Central government Energy Households Grants Warm front scheme