asked the Paymaster General 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 give details of the amount spent on energy efficiency measures in these properties during the same period.

I regret that this information is available only at disproportionate cost.

asked the Paymaster General 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.

I regret that this information is not available in the form requested. Fuel and utility charges (excluding water) for 1986–87 for the Department of Employment group were some £10 million. The amounts spent on energy efficiency measures are not available centrally.