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Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what additional money he has allocated to the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme; and if he will make a statement in respect of eligible insulation and central heating measures. [139668] Mr. Meacher: The Home Energy Efficiency Scheme provides grants of up to £2,000 for comprehensive packages of insulation and heating improvements. The scheme is aimed at those households who are most vulnerable to cold-related ill health: older people and families on low incomes, and the disabled and chronically sick. The scheme is focused on the private sector where nearly 70 per cent. of the fuel poor in England are found. Following the Comprehensive Spending Review this summer, the budget for the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme has been set at: 2000-01: £122 million 2001-02: £153 million 2002-03: Increased by £14 million to £167 million 2003-04: Increased by £18 million to £171 million. The scheme provides packages of measures drawn from the following list: Insulation measures Loft insulation Draughtproofing doors and windows Cavity wall insulation Hot water tank insulation Compact fluorescent lamps Heating system measures Gas room heaters with thermostat controls Electric storage heaters Closed solid fuel fire cassette Electric dual immersion water heater with foam insulated tank Timer controls for electric space and water heaters Central heating through electric or gas systems (only for low income households aged 60 years or more). The package offered is tailored to the conditions of the individual property.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

357 c765-7W; 139668

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Conservation Finance Energy Households Fuel poverty Insulation Warm front scheme Older people Central heating

Contains statistics

Yes

Link

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