§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will list the ways in which her Department has demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through an environmental audit of(a) energy use and (b) waste management within those buildings her Department occupies; and if she will make a statement. [16418]
§ Mr. SproatFollowing an external energy audit, my Department is undertaking a phased implementation of work to our buildings to achieve a cost-effective reduction in energy consumption. This will assist in my Department's efforts to make 8 per cent. savings in consumption by 2000, against a base line setting year of 1994–95, in accordance with targets set by green Ministers. A waste audit is also being undertaken to aid the process of setting realistic targets for waste minimisation in the near future. Paper saving measures are already in place as well as recycling schemes for glass, cans, plastic cups and paper.