Written question asked by Debra Shipley (Labour) on Friday, 7 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his estimate is of the cost to local authorities if the Decent Home Standards in operation in England adopted a minimum standard of loft insulation of 200mm. - Inc figures.

Answer: Ms Shipley: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his estimate is of the cost to local authorities if the Decent Home Standards in operation in England adopted a minimum standard of loft insulation of 200mm. [97576] Mr. McNulty: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister estimates that it would cost between £500 and £600 million (at 2001 prices) to provide 200 mm loft insulation for all council homes with less than 200 mm loft insulation. The data for this estimate are taken from the 2001 English House Condition Survey.

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