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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative), on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 75 members in total.


BIOMASS

That this House acknowledges the benefits that energy from Biomass offers the United Kingdom; recognises that is can play a critical role in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; notes that significant environmental and economic benefits of using farm waste, such as slurry and poultry litter, to produce energy; and understands that in the wider context Biomass and specifically energy crops offer farmers, landowners and rural communities exciting new opportunities to diversify their activities and rebuild their rural economies in a sustainable manner.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
21 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Crops Biofuels Environment protection Energy Sustainable development
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk