§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will list the lines of action for energy conservation and fuel switching adopted at the International Energy Agency December meeting; and what specific action he proposes to implement them in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. John MooreA copy of the lines of action for energy conservation and fuel switching agreed by the International Energy Agency governing board at ministerial level on 9 December 1980 has been deposited in the Library of the House. The United Kingdom's energy conservation programme already covers most of the actions set out in the guidelines and further positive steps114W are being taken. For example, a Bill is at present before Parliament to give power to the Government to set efficiency standards for heating and gas appliances. The Government have also made a significant increase in the funds available for energy saving demonstration projects which encourage the adoption of innovative technology, including waste heat recovery techniques.