§ 56. Mr. Marlandasked the Secretary of State for Energy what advice he is giving to local authorities and Government Departments on possible fuel savings.
§ Mr. GrayI have written to Ministers in charge of Departments asking them to288W re-examine their own oil requirements and to approach the various industries and public sector bodies which they sponsor. Specific advice on oil saving, prepared by the Property Services Agency in conjunction with my Department, has been given to all Departments. My officials, together with officials from other interested Departments, will shortly be meeting the local authority associations to discuss the contribution they can make. There is in addition a wealth of material published by Government and others which public sector bodies can draw on in making economies in their fuel use. My officials are prepared to supplement this with assistance and advice as required, but, in general, it is the people on the spot who are in the best position to identify how particular savings can be made.