THE Coalition’s green deal will offer householders or firms a loan to pay for energy-efficient work against their property at a six per cent interest rate.

How many people are expected to take this up in York? About three a week. It is “greenwash” and tokenism.

The moral of the story? It is best to get your free insulation now (before October/November) while it is still free. Phone the Yorkshire Energy Partnership on 01904 554406 or see yorkshireenergypartnership.org.uk/

Coun Christina Funnell, Labour, Heworth, York.