§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made towards cutting energy consumption in Government buildings for which he has responsibility in each year since 1990. [1443]
§ Mr. HanleyWe are actively pursuing an energy efficiency implementation programme with a view to meeting the Government's aim to reduce energy consumption by 15 per cent. by March 1996. Measured by input over output, a reduction of 11.85 per cent. of electricity consumption and 15 per cent. of gas consumption has been achieved from 1990 to March 1995.