Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Thursday, 16 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to implement a dry homes scheme, in parallel with the Warm Homes Scheme delivered by the EAGA Partnership to low income households in Northern Ireland.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to implement a dry homes scheme, in parallel with the Warm Homes Scheme delivered by the EAGA Partnership, to low income households in Northern Ireland. [92095] Mr. Browne: The Warm Homes Scheme offers a range of heating, draught proofing and energy efficiency measures to vulnerable people who own their home or rent from a private landlord. The homes of eligible people are surveyed by staff of the Eaga Partnership, and if it appears that works are required to repair or weather-proof the building, clients are advised to contact the Northern Ireland Housing Executive about its private sector grants scheme. There are currently no plans to implement further dry homes measures in parallel with the Warm Homes Scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 92095; 399 c116-7W;399 c116W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conservation Housing Energy Households Grants Heating Low incomes Northern Ireland Warm homes scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk