§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the percentage change compared to 1990–91 in his Department's energy efficiency in each year since 1990–91; and if he will make a statement. [119000]
§ Dr. ReidInformation from the former Scottish Office is only available from 1991–92. Details of the percentage change in energy consumption from that date are:
Year Percentage change 1991–92 0 1992–93 +6 1993–94 +8 1994–95 +13 1995–96 +19 1996–97 +13 1997–98 +4 1998–99 -4 1999–2000 1-10 1 Estimated The percentage change figures indicate that, until 1996, energy consumption was increasing. This was largely because the period in question coincided with the rapid expansion of information technology and, in particular, the growth of desktop computing and associated equipment. Since then, significant improvements have been made.
These figures do not include the Scottish Prisons Service and the Scottish Courts Service.
§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his Department's energy efficiency performance target, expressed as a percentage change in comparison to 1990–91, for each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement.[119001]
§ Dr. ReidMy Department took on its present form on 1 July 1999, following devolution in Scotland. We have not yet set energy efficiency targets for the next five years but any targets set will be in line with the Government's environment and climate change commitments.