Mr. Gareth R. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he is taking to promote energy efficiency in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [113680]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 9 March 2000]: Government actively promote energy efficiency in the public, domestic and industrial/commercial sectors. An Inter-Departmental Committee on Energy Efficiency co-ordinates energy efficiency measures throughout the public sector. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, as the Home Energy Conservation Authority for Northern Ireland, promotes energy efficiency in the domestic sector, delivers the Domestic Energy Efficiency Scheme and provides a range of energy efficiency services for vulnerable groups. The Industrial Research and 229W Technology Unit promotes energy efficiency in industry and commerce through free advisory visits to companies; seminars and workshops; and technical and financial support for energy efficiency measures.