Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she has taken to insulate her Departmental estate in order to improve energy efficiency; and if she will make a statement.

DFID carried out a major project last year to improve the external fabric of our Scottish office in order to reduce heat loss. We have also draught proofed windows and ensured that all pipework is insulated to the highest industry standards; particularly during the refurbishment of our new office in London.