§ 28. Ms. QuinTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has proposals to devote more time and resources to promoting energy efficiency and conservation.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe Energy Efficiency Office will continue to promote energy efficiency vigorously. Furthermore, the Government's proposals for electricity privatisation will break new ground in promoting efficiency both within the industry and with consumers. Arrangements have also been agreed for close co-operation between the EEO and the Office of Electricity Regulation.
§ 29. Mr. MartlewTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to encourage the use of energy-efficient electric appliances.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonManufacturers and consumer associations already publish energy consumption data for electrical appliances. My Energy Efficiency Office is considering how best to publish further information in order to draw attention to the energy consumption of appliances and thereby promote the selection of the most efficient.
§ 42. Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether his Department has assessed the effectiveness of domestic and commercial electrical appliance efficiency standards such as those recently introduced in the United States of America.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy Energy Efficiency Office will be assessing the applicability of standards as part of a general survey of the energy efficiency of electrical appliances in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.