HC Deb 23 November 1987 vol 123 c23W
41. Mr. Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what action he is taking to encourage energy efficiency in Government Departments' buildings.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The permanent secretaries in charge of Departments have recently agreed to set up an energy management panel for the civil estate to advise them on consumption trends and action needed to ensure that cost-effective improvements in energy efficiency are made. The panel is actively supported by the Energy Efficiency Office and the Property Services Agency. I shall be taking a close interest in its progress.