§ Mr. Palmerasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he proposes to introduce the scheme to subsidise one-day visits by consultants to the smaller and medium-sized firms to advise on energy savings.
§ Dr. John A. CunninghamThis scheme is being introduced today and will be known as the Energy Survey Scheme. It is aimed primarily at the smaller firms, but in general it will be open to all non-domestic energy users whether in industry, commerce, or the public sector. A subsidy of 50 per cent, of the fee and costs, excluding VAT, up to a maximum of £30 will be paid to organisations employing a consultant to make a one-day visit to a site or establishment to report on "good housekeeping" energy savings and the potential for greater savings through longer term measures. Printed leaflets describing the Energy Survey Scheme in greater detail are available from my Department or from any of the regional offices of the Department of Industry or their counterparts in Scotland and Wales. Copies of the leaflets have been placed in the Library.