HC Deb 20 June 1975 vol 893 cc554-5W
Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the estimated saving so far of the "Save It" campaign.

Mr. Benn

Variation in energy consumption from year to year can be attributed to a number of factors, including the level of economic activity, the weather and price and income changes. It is not possible to separate the effects of all these factors from those of the "Save It" campaign, which is intended progressively to change attitudes and habits in relation to the use of energy. A survey on the impact of the launch phase of the "Save It" campaign from 20th January to 21st March suggests, however, a significant change in people's understanding of how to save energy and an encouraging trend in plans to install energy saving devices. In addition, the manufacturers of loft insulating materials say that production is running at very much higher levels than last year and member firms of the Insulating Jacket Manufacturers' Federation have announced their decision to produce only three-inch cylinder jackets from 1st August to the exclusion of one-inch and two-inch jackets.

Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the estimated cost so far of the "Save It" campaign.

Mr. Benn

£3.2 million.