§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the outcome of the meeting in Brussels on 13 May between his Department and the European Commission's directorate-general XVII on energy conservation policy.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe meeting to which the hon. Member refers was a seminar organised by the European Commission's DGXVII on improving energy efficiency in buildings, with particular reference to labelling and insulation. Member states, industry and other interested parties gave their views on work which DGXVII has commissioned prior to drawing up proposals for legislation. The Commission indicated its intention to formulate draft directives for consideration by the Council in the light of the views expressed.