Written question asked by Eric Clarke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What plans he has to promote more efficient energy use. - Includes figures for funding for the Energy Saving Trust.

Answer: 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.

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