Written question asked by Debra Shipley (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what recent measures he has taken to ensure that buildings insulation targets are met.

Answer: Ms Shipley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what recent measures he has taken to ensure that buildings insulation targets are met. [19106] Dr. Whitehead: The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001 were laid before Parliament on 11 October 2001, and come into force on 1 April 2002. Their supporting approved documents published on 31 October give guidance on the building insulation targets that are to be met. These significantly increase the building insulation standards that apply whenever building work is carried out.

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