Written question asked by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative) on Friday, 10 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 February 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 February 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of whether the price assumptions used in developing Government Energy Efficiency initiatives are sustainable and adequate to allow expansion in capacity required to meet Government targets.

Answer: Mr. Sayeed: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of whether the price assumptions used in developing Government Energy Efficiency initiatives are sustainable and adequate to allow expansion in capacity required to meet Government targets. [90809] Mr. Morley: Government energy efficiency inititatives and programmes are continually reviewed and evaluated, to assess the impact on carbon abatement, social and environmental issues, as well as the impact on the market and the relevant industry sectors. In addition Government keeps in close contact with the industry to ensure that any assumptions made are as up-to-date and realistic as possible. The capacity of particular energy efficiency industries is an important consideration in the development of new initiatives.

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