§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the inside ambient temperature at his Department below which the gas fires are permitted to be used; and what steps have been taken at his Department to improve energy efficiency.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office aims to provide an inside ambient temperature of 16C (61F) in accordance with the Office, Shops and Railways Premises Act of 1963. With the objective of reducing energy consumption by 15 per cent. over a five-year period, heating management systems and energy efficient lighting are being installed in a rolling programme and as part of the refurbishment of the main building. A staff awareness campaign has been launched and is to be intensified.