§ Mr. RostTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy how many companies are currently involved in their best efficiency practice scheme in the sectors of steel, ceramics, chemicals, food and drink, motors and drivers, and textiles.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe direct involvement of companies in these sectors in the Best Practice programme which started in April 1989 is currently as tabulated. In addition many more companies have been involved by way of participation in consultations leading to future participation in projects or to future development of the programme.
Sector Companies involved in projects Companies involved in supply of quantative information. Steel 5 23 Ceramics 0 55 Chemicals 8 31 Food and drinks 4 30 Motors and drives 5 0 Textiles 0 0