I AM writing to let you know that, following my last letter outlining the country's need to improve energy efficiency, there has been significant improvement in the attitudes and behaviour of many people towards energy efficiency.

For the third year running, British Gas Think Energy campaign has been promoting the benefits of energy efficiency through education and awareness building in primary and secondary schools throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

I am delighted to tell you that almost 50 per cent of schools in Britain have requested Think Energy resource packs including 21 per cent of schools in Swindon.

Teachers up and down the country have been telling us that the children taking part in the scheme are displaying energy efficient behaviour whilst in school.

Most importantly, they're taking what they learn in the classroom and making real differences at home. The most popular ways of saving energy are often the most simple, such as turning off lights, not the leaving the TV on standby, and encouraging their parents to fit energy-saving lightbulbs.

In fact, almost a third of all children educated about energy efficiency at school are telling their parents about it.

However, there are still schools in Swindon that could be doing more to help the country become more energy efficient.

I would encourage parents, teachers and anyone who is concerned about helping our environment to request information on Think Energy by visiting www.think-energy.com

If we all work together now, we'll be helping to create a better environment for everyone.

PHILIPPA FORRESTER

British Gas