§ Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smithasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take further steps to encourage the conservation of energy.
§ Mr. Chris Pattenasked the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has for further encouraging energy conservation.
§ Mr. John MooreThe Government keep all aspects of their conservation policy under review with the object of improving its effectiveness. In the coming financial year my Department will increase its spending on energy conservation demonstration projects. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment has already announced that the allocation for the homes insulation scheme will be increased by 30 per cent. in real terms in 1981–82. The Second Reading of the Energy Conservation Bill is being debated by the House today.