§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the hospitals where an energy management assessment study has been made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythDetailed energy assessments have been completed for 140 hospitals and will be completed for all remaining hospitals by the end of 1990.
Health boards are encouraged to undertake surveys of energy management for all hospitals to ensure that energy is used efficiently and boards have been given detailed guidance on energy efficiency practices.
592WThe Public Accounts Committee has set a target of reducing consumption by 1.5 per cent. per annum in the NHS and this is being achieved in Scotland.