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Public Bodies (Heating And Lighting)

Volume 116: debated on Friday 15 May 1987

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has as to the total expenditure during 1986–87 incurred upon the heating and lighting of properties occupied by each of the public bodies for which he has responsibility; and if he will list details of the amount spent on energy efficiency measures in these properties during the same period.

The information requested by my hon. Friend is not readily available and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give details of the total expenditure during 1986–87 incurred upon the heating and lighting of properties for which he is directly responsible; and if he will give details of the amounts spent on energy efficiency measures in these properties during the same period.

The cost of providing heating, lighting and power for non-specialised use in the properties for which my right hon. and learned Friend is directly responsible in the United Kingdom was £1,014,000.Energy efficiency measures have been carried out by the PSA as part of their responsibility for maintenance and minor new works in these buildings.Two part-time energy managers have been appointed at no additional cost.

The information requested by my hon. Friend in respect of the properties for which my right hon. and learned Friend is directly responsible overseas is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.