HC Deb 09 November 1988 vol 140 cc205-6W
Sir Ian Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to publish his Department's response to the third report of the Select Committee on Energy entitled "The Structure Regulation and Economic Consequences of Electricity Supply in the Private Sector."

Mr. Parkinson

The Government's reply was sent to the Committee on Friday 4 November. I understand that the

world to reach a common view on the effect of greenhouse gases when assessing the long-term implications for power generation.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what proposals his Department has to promote energy conservation as a way of alleviating the greenhouse effect.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I recognise that all forms of energy production have environmental consequences and that greater efficiency in energy use can help minimise these. That is one good reason, among many, for promoting energy efficiency. Earlier this year I announced a new phase in the work of the energy efficiency office in which it would run more specific and targeted services, building on its past successes.