Energy Saving Trust

HC Deb 12 May 1993 vol 224 c462W

Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what funds he has given to the Energy Saving Trust.

Mr. Maclean

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Islington, South and Finsbury (Mr. Smith), on 19 February 1993,Official Report, column 382.

Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the objects of the Energy Saving Trust.

Mr. Maclean

The directors of the Energy Saving Trust have set out the objects of the trust in a mission statement. This declares that the trust will encourage the efficient use of all forms of energy in the United Kingdom, leading to an overall reduction in total energy consumption and its consequent environmental impact. The trust will seek to sponsor initiatives that also provide long term economic benefits to the nation.

The trust aims to promote a broad awareness and understanding of the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation and will also promote training in energy-saving practices and technology.