HC Deb 22 January 1997 vol 288 c648W
Mr. Eric Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to promote more efficient energy use. [10593]

Mr. Clappison

My Department actively promotes energy efficiency through a wide range of initiatives and programmes across all sectors, including information and advice, voluntary schemes, and selective use of grants, incentives and regulation.

I am pleased that we were able to announce in the Budget an increase in funding for the Energy Saving Trust. Planned funding for the years 1997–98 to 1999–2000 has been increased by a total of £21.5 million.