§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 3 June,Official Report, column 69, if he will list the main items of expenditure included in the £100,000 spent in 1990–91 on improving energy efficiency.
§ Mr. DorrellThe main items of expenditure included are: dry lining of interior walls; 8-inch cork insulation as part of flat roof replacements; replacement of ill-fitting exterior doors.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give the number of energy audits carried out in his Department in the past five years and for each audit a statement of its main conclusions.
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 3 June 1991]: For the years up to 1989–90 it is not possible to provide separate information for the Department of Health. However, some of the conclusions that emerged from audits carried out on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security up to that time are as follows:
- 1. Convert tungsten lighting to compact fluorescent.
- 2. Change fluorescent tubes to high efficiency types.
- 3. Adjust boiler controls to eliminate overheating during occupancy and unnecessary heating during silent hours.
- 4. Maintain records of the utilities used.
- 5. Remedy defects to windows and doors.
- 6. Display "Energy Management" posters.
In 1990–91 there were no energy audits carried out in the Department. It is hoped to carry out energy audits during 1991–92 on two buildings that will remain part of the Department's estate for the foreseeable future.