Mr. Robert HughesTo ask the Minister for the Arts what was the amount of grant paid to the Scottish national orchestra, Scottish chamber orchestra, Scottish Baroque ensemble, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet for each of the financial years 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91 and projected for the year 1991–92.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 3 June 1991]: The information requested is as follows:—
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 3 June 1991]: No energy audits have been carried out in my Department, but surveys to improve energy efficiency have been, and are being, undertaken.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Minister for the Arts if he will give for each available year from 1978 the amount invested in improving the energy efficiency of his office in(a) cash terms and (b) 1990–91 money terms.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 3 June 1991]: Investment to improve energy efficiency has been the responsibility of the Property Services Agency and the major occupying Departments within the two buildings in which my Department is located. Staff are encouraged, however, to follow simple but effective no-cost measures to help reduce energy consumption.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Minister for the Arts if he will give the number of dedicated energy managers in his Department and the number of person-years devoted to energy management in the latest year.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 3 June 1991]: The Office of Arts and Libraries has no dedicated energy managers but is advised in such matters by the Cabinet Office.