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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Leslie Taylor (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 26 November 2009 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Energy Efficiency (House of Commons)

Question
Like hundreds of colleagues, for nine years I have had the pleasure and privilege of working in the superb surroundings of our fine and iconic building, Portcullis House. Sadly, it has the lowest possible band G energy performance rating of 203. What is the Commission doing to ensure that buildings on the parliamentary estate rise up league tables to become public sector exemplars to the commercial and industrial sectors?
Answer

The Management Board recognised in 2007-08 that there was a need for improvement in the House's environmental performance. A new post of head of environment was filled on 31 December 2008, and the aim since then has been to lay foundations for Parliament to make an improvement, and a good-practice gap analysis has been undertaken. As I said, that will result in a comprehensive plan being brought before the House in 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
501 c680 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
House of Commons Energy
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk