§ Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Energy when the new phase of the "Save It" campaign is to start; what will be the cost of this stage of the campaign; and what progress has been made with conserving energy.
§ Mr. EadieThe next—and fourth—stage of the "Save It" campaign is to open tomorrow—Thursday 30th October. The funds allocated for this stage of the 507W campaign, to the end of March 1976, total £1.841 million.
Statistics to be issued today in Energy Trends show that the total inland energy consumption—on a primary fuel input basis—was over 13 per cent. lower in August than it was a year ago. After adjustment for seasonality and the effects of temperature the difference narrowed to about 10 per cent. Lower industrial activities must be largely responsible, but I am satisfied that the "Save It" campaign and our economic energy pricing policy—which is an integral part of the Government's energy conservation programme—are playing a substantial and valuable part in encouraging the more economic and efficient use of energy and the cutting out of waste.