Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 1998. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the agencies established in 1997 in the United Kingdom under the SAVE II programme; and if he will comment on the objectives of these agencies.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the agencies established in 1997 in the United Kingdom under the SAVE II programme; and if he will make a statement on the objectives of these agencies. [27531] Angela Eagle: I understand that the European Commission propose, under the 1997 round of their SAVE II energy efficiency programme, to support energy agencies in the London Borough of Southwark, and in Milton Keynes. The Commission describes the aim of this element of the SAVE II Programme as to "help local authorities to formulate their energy strategy and to support them in providing all consumers, particularly the general public, with information and assistance".

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27531; 305 c730W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Energy Functions Local government Policy Milton Keynes Southwark Save II programme