§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether any proposals for the energy labelling of electrical appliances have been considered by Her Majesty's Government since 1979; what decisions were taken on such proposals; and what is the current policy of Her Majesty's Government on this issue.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Erewash (Mr. Rost) on 29 February 1988, at column480. Energy labelling is a voluntary matter for the discretion of manufacturers and retailers, but I welcome its adoption and my energy efficiency office is always ready to advise those seeking its introduction or extension.