Written question asked by Bob Blizzard (Labour) on Friday, 10 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 20 June 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Carbon Capture

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the terms of reference are of his study of the economic viability of carbon capture and storage; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: As the Chancellor announced in the Budget, the Government are examining how they might support the development of carbon capture and storage in the Climate Change Programme Review, including the potential for new economic incentives. This assessment will consider the reliability and potential of CCS technology as a means of reducing carbon emissions, the barriers to its commercial deployment and the case for Government support through economic incentives. Carbon capture and storage will also be eligible for funding through the £25 million Carbon Abatement Technology Strategy that was launched by the Minister for Energy on 14 June.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4701; 435 c696-7W;435 c700-1W
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Carbon dioxide Carbon capture and storage Carbon Pollution control