HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 cc154-5W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what initiatives he intends to introduce to increase the use of low energy electric light bulbs(a) in his Department (b) in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Peter Morrison

In the case of the Department of Energy headquarters, 1 Palace street, I have ensured that the developer installed low-energy light bulbs wherever it was economic to do so. In the wider context of the United Kingdom, I have received a consultant's report on the efficiency of domestic electrical appliances, including lights; the report is now being prepared for publication.

I am now considering the report with a view to deciding how best the increased use of low energy light bulbs can be encouraged. I have also had discussions with the manufacturers of the bulbs.

Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to publish the report on the energy efficiency of electrical appliances commissioned by his Department in 1989.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I expect to publish the report before the autumn.