HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 cc375-6W
27. Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement about the progress of the energy efficiency campaign.

Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the latest progress of his plans for Energy Efficiency Year.

Mr. Peter Walker

Since December the number of events planned for the year has risen from 500 to over 700 and is still rising. A series of 20 Monergy breakfast briefings are planned during 1986 and 1987. A major programme of school plays, special displays at exhibitions and technical seminars has been organised. The Monergy road show will visit around 200 town centres and shopping precincts. Many major local authorities have been approached and are supporting Energy Efficiency Year. Over 200 voluntary groups are now operating and have so far insulated lofts and provided draughtproofing in approximately 140,000 homes.