§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has received any requests to publish comparisons of the cost efficiency of energy conservation set against spending on nuclear power.
§ Mr. John MooreThe Department published in January a thorough study entitled "Investment in energy use as an alternative to investment in energy supply", as a contribution to the Sizewell inquiry. A copy is available in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has given consideration to the proposal to create an energy efficiency office at the Department of Energy to coordinate conservation policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MooreThe Government are considering the proposal to create an energy efficiency office. A statement will be made at the appropriate time.