§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that since the Government's announcement on measures to conserve fuel the heating appliances in the Palace of Westminster and the ancillary buildings were excessively heated during warm weather and what action he has taken or intends taking to reduce the use of fuel in these and other Government offices in Westminster and other areas.
§ Mr. ChannonAt the request of Members the temperature throughout the Palace of Westminster and its ancillary buildings is maintained at 20° C throughout the year though it may take a little time to adjust when outside temperatures fluctuate. The Property Services Agency has already taken measures which should save 10,000 tons of fuel in the Government estate this year and is continuing to126W seek economies in accordance with the recent statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.—[Vol. 861, c. 1254–651.]