§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what estimates he has made of the number of elderly people who would benefit significantly from energy conservation measures in their homes; and what average saving in annual energy costs per household might be achieved.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe installation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures could improve comfort and reduce fuel bills in most households including those where the occupants are elderly. It is estimated that savings of 20 per cent. or more could typically be achieved through the adoption of straightforward measures.
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§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy by how much spending on the promotion of energy efficiency has risen since 1979.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe budget of the Energy Efficiency Office in the current year is £15 million—six times the level of spending in 1978–79 of £2.4 million.