Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much(a) electricity and (b) other energy his Department has used in each year since 1997 (i) in total and (ii) per square metre; what the projected use is for each of the following years for which forecasts are made; what plans he has to reduce usage; and if he will make a statement. [135061]
§ Ruth KellyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the right hon. Member for Suffolk, South (Mr. Yeo) on 30 April 2003,Official Report, column 373W. The Chancellor's Departments will continue to ensure that they minimise energy spend/consumption while still meeting business needs. The Departments remain fully committed to meeting the challenging demands of the Government's Framework Targets.