§ 14. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will report on his visit to Leicester on Wednesday 15 January, when he met senior officials of the Leicester combined heat and power consortium.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy (Mr. David Hunt)I visited Leicester on 15 January at the invitation of the Leicester combined heat and power consortium. I was most impressed with progress to date and the enthusiasm of the consortium. I was pleased to hear that the consortium is hoping to complete its work programme by the middle of this year.
§ Mr. BruinvelsI agree with my hon. Friend. Does he agree that the way in which the consortium has been put together is an excellent example of both long and lasting co-operation between the public and private sectors, bringing about genuine savings in energy, which are of great benefit to the citizens of Leicestershire?
§ Mr. HuntIn paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Bruinvels) and my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Leicester, South (Mr. Spencer) for their support of the consortium, I agree that the consortium indeed demonstrates the public-private sector collaboration, that is needed if the consortia are to be successful.