asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what current discussions he is holding with local authorities on the prevention and cure of condensation in local authority housing.

Advice on condensation is available to local authorities in domestic energy notes 2 and 4, published by the joint working party on heating and energy conservation in public sector housing. A chart with a checklist of symptoms, diagnoses and remedies has also been published. In addition a leaflet explains measures which householders themselves can take.The Building Research Establishment is conducting a survey of complaints about condensation. As soon as the results of this survey are received the need to take further action will be considered in the light of advice from the joint working party.