§ 8. Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will meet the chairman of the British Gas Corporation to discuss the efficient use of energy.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI regularly meet the chairman of the British Gas Corporation.
§ Mr. PikeWhat positive steps do the Government propose to take to force British Gas to promote energy efficiency? Will the Government consider the possibility of making British Gas use some of its profits to promote energy efficiency?
§ Mr. WalkerI can only say that I am delighted with the enormous collaboration that I have had from the British gas industry in this sphere. It is organising a whole range of events up and down the country, quite a few of which I have had the privilege of attending.
§ Mr. Michael MorrisDoes the efficient use of energy include the export of gas, and presumably, in the medium term, the import of gas? Can my right hon. Friend comment on that?
§ Mr. WalkerA statement was made last week on the policy for the export and import of gas. I shall send my hon. Friend a copy.