§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Energy what proposals he has for encouraging oil-saving investment in residential and commercial buildings.
§ Mr. John MooreI am satisfied that the Government's approach to energy conservation—realistic energy prices reinforced by a strong information and advice campaign—will result in consumers taking the necessary steps, including investment where appropriate, to ensure that all forms of energy, including oil, are used as efficiently as possible. This approach is already having an effect:302W oil consumption in the first quarter of 1980 was, after allowing for warmer weather, 10 per cent. down on the corresponding period in 1979. The Government's policy is also consistent with the declaration with the Venice Summit.