§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what provision is made by him for direct funding of energy conservation schemes for Governmental and non-governmental organisations administered by his Department.
§ Dr. Boyson[pursuant to his reply, 8 March 1985]: In the public sector direct funds for energy efficiency measures are not separately identified. In new capital works energy conservation is a feature in the design of buildings and associated services and substantial sums are expended on roof and wall insulation and energy control equipment.
In addition, where it is cost effective to do so, measures are taken within planned maintenance expenditure programmes to upgrade heating controls and to improve insulation standards of existing public sector buildings.
Under the energy conservation scheme administered by the Department of Economic Development cash grants of up to 30 per cent., (50 per cent. in relation to technical advice) are available to industry and commerce in Northern Ireland towards a wide range of energy efficiency projects.