§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what research his Department is carrying out or sponsoring in order to improve energy saving techniques.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonResearch under the "energy efficiency best practice" programme is directed to four interrelated elements: compilation of "energy consumption guides" giving data on energy use so consumers can compare their performance with others in their sector; provision of "good practice guides" promoting proven techniques which are already enabling the better energy users to be more efficient; production of "new practice" case studies on first commercial applications of new energy efficiency techniques, to promote wider implementation; support for "future practice" pre-competitive research and development work on a joint venture basis.