24. Mr. Alan W. WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has any new initiatives under preparation to improve Britain's record on energy efficiency.
§ Mr. WakehamSeveral substantial new initiatives are currently under way to improve energy efficiency. These include the "Making a Corporate Commitment Campaign" that I announced on 16 October, the "Helping the Earth begins at Home" campaign which the Secretary of State for the Environment and I launched on 4 November, the voluntary scheme for labelling of domestic appliances which I announced on 12 November, and the energy management assistance scheme which will come into effect next year.