HC Deb 28 July 1989 vol 157 c978W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what new plans the Department of Energy has to promote and improve energy efficiency.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Provan (Mr. Wray) on 17 July,Official Report, column 53.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what specific arrangements he has made to ensure that the new premises of his Department and its Energy Efficiency Office incorporate and practise the latest techniques in energy control and management.

Mr. Wakeham

My Department's new premises at No. 1 Palace street incorporate an electronic building and energy management system using the latest proven technology, designed to run at optimum efficiency all the eletronic and mechanical services, including heating and ventilation, throughout the building. The Property Services Agency has let a contract for the operation and maintenance of the building services, including the building and energy management system. In addition, staff in the Property Services Agency have been trained in the use of the system, and a number of staff from the Department have received training in how to monitor the system.