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 Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

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

Answer: Ms Gordon: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he proposes to improve energy conservation in the housing stock in Scotland. [12858] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: The Home Energy Conservation Act 1995, which was introduced in Scotland on 1 December 1996, will promote conservation by requiring local authorities to draw up strategies to achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency in residential accommodation. Local authorities have been set a target of a 30 per cent. improvement over the next 10 to 15 years. For new homes, the building regulations are to be amended to include a requirement for an energy rating. This will also strongly encourage conservation.

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