Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 1998. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many homes he estimates have received external wall insulation. - Including figures.

Answer: Mrs. Brinton: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many homes he estimates have received external wall insulation. [31401] Angela Eagle: External wall insulation is a composite system consisting of insulation material protected by render, cladding or hung tiles. This type of insulation is more effective where the exterior of a building needs repair or a major renovation is planned. It provides extra insulation, weatherproofing and improves appearance. The industry estimate that in the last 20 years between 100,000 and 150,000 homes in the UK have had their external walls insulated in this way.

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