Energy Costs Mr. Dobson To ask the Lord President of the Council, pursuant to the answers of 30 April, Official Report, column 406 and 10 May, Official Report, column 199, about energy consumption, what is the square footage of office space to which these figures relate. Sir Geoffrey Howe The Privy Council Office covers 15,372 sq ft. This area includes office and storage space, and courtroom of the Judicial Committee.