§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on his energy policy in the light of the conclusions contained in the evidence submitted by the Council for the Protection of Rural England to the Energy Committee (H.C., 1984–85, No. 87), a copy of which has been sent to him, regarding the relative cost-effectiveness of investment in a national programme of energy conservation, on the one hand, and a series of orders for pressurised water nuclear reactors, on the other.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Government's energy policy aims to ensure that all economic forms of energy are produced, supplied and used as efficiently as possible. The aim of our energy efficiency campaign is to make consumers aware of the enormous potential for economic conservation in all sectors of the energy market. Decisions on Sizewell B must await consideration of the inspector's report, which has not yet been submitted.