Written question asked by Mildred Gordon (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: What measures he proposes to improve energy conservation in the housing stock in Northern Ireland.

Answer: Ms Gordon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what measures he proposes to improve energy conservation in the housing stock in Northern Ireland. [12857] Mr. Moss: The Department of Environment for Northern Ireland is currently considering amendments to the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 which will, when implemented, improve the conservation of fuel and power in new houses. These measures will also provide the energy rating of dwellings using the Government's standard assessment procedure. In addition, Northern Ireland's first Home Energy Conservation Report, under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995, was submitted to the Department of Environment for Northern Ireland in November 1996 by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. It proposes a number of measures to improve the energy efficiency of the existing residential sector. Under the domestic energy efficiency scheme, the Department of Economic Development will continue to provide a comprehensive package of insulation, draught-proofing and advice on energy conservation to low-income households and householders over 60 years of age.

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