Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest estimate of the savings in carbon dioxide emissions which the Energy Saving Trust will deliver up to 2000. [8023]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe Energy Saving Trust's established programme of activities is expected to save about 0.3 million tonnes of carbon. Targets will be set as further schemes are developed. They will contribute to further savings, but these cannot yet be quantified. The trust is developing a range of pump-priming schemes. These will have an immediate impact on carbon dioxide emissions and, by encouraging changes in behaviour and in energy efficiency markets, should lead to further savings in the long term.