asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many staff in the energy efficiency office are employed directly on preparations for Energy Conservation Year in 1986.

The entire staff of the energy efficiency office will, of course, be involved in Energy Efficiency Year 1986. However, within the office a special team has been created to ensure that planning of the year is co-ordinated and that information about events and initiatives in the year is properly disseminated. In addition, the team is supported by regional energy efficiency officers.