§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Energy if, when he next meets the chairman of the British Gas Corporation, he will raise with him the possibility of the corporation introducing free energy audits, coupled with interest-free loans for the installation of energy-saving measures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntSince 1983, the British Gas Corporation has offered free basic home energy audits, on an experimental basis, in its south-eastern region; the public response has been minimal. My right hon. Friend welcomes the support which the corporation is giving to Energy Efficiency year, but has no plans to raise with the chairman the provision of interest-free loans to consumers.