Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is his current policy in respect of gas consumers paying a levy to fund energy-saving initiatives; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HeseltineThe Government regard recent changes in the price control formulae of gas and electricity as welcome steps in promoting energy efficiency.
Chapter 8 of the joint DTI/Ofgas consultation document "Competition and Choice in the Gas Market" sets out proposals and options for further steps to promote the efficient use of gas in the new competitive gas market.