HC Deb 23 January 1980 vol 977 cc294-5W
58. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on his plans for energy conservation within the public transport system.

Mr. Fowler

The transport operators have been asked, along with other public sector bodies, to reduce their consumption of oil by 5 per cent. in line with our EEC and other international obligations.

I understand that British Rail is making savings through operational improvements and through a new process for recycling lubricants; and the National Bus Company and other bus operators are also encouraging more economical operations.