HC Deb 08 March 1976 vol 907 cc50-1W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many public appointments are within his gift; what are the highest and lowest emoluments payable; and what were the comparable figures in 1970.

Mr. Benn

Public appointments for which I am responsible are:

report on Energy Conservation made recommendations on this subject.

Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Energy which of the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Energy Conservation, in the report to his Department dated July 1975, he intends to implement; how many have so far been implemented; and which will be included in the forthcoming legislative proposals.

Mr. Benn

The Government are currently reviewing energy conservation policy in the fight of recommendations from my Advisory Council on Energy Conservation, the Select Committee on Science and Technology and other sources. As I told the hon. Member on 12th January, the Government will reply to the Select Committee report as soon as possible. At this stage, therefore, I must reserve comments on the Advisory Council recommendations.