Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will develop a heat efficiency strategy for England and Wales.

Answer: Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will develop a heat efficiency strategy for England and Wales. [195946] Mr. Mike O'Brien: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for matters relating to the efficient use of energy, including heat. With respect to the generation of heat from renewable or low carbon sources, my Department is commissioning a study to assess the size and costs of the available resource.

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