§ Mrs. BrintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry over the potential for carbon emission reductions which could be achieved by extending until 2002 the powers of the Director General of Gas Supply to set standards of performance with regard to the promotion of the efficient use of gas. [74284]
§ Mr. MealeMinisters in the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions and the Department of Trade and Industry regularly discuss matters in which both Departments have an interest, including energy efficiency. These discussions are informal and private.