Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Ezra (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2005.

Clean Coal Technology

Question: What further initiatives they have in mind to promote the application of clean coal technology.

Answer: My Lords, the Government will publish the carbon abatement technology strategy for fossil fuels on 14 June. The new strategy sets out our plans to support the development of these technologies, including cleaner-coal technologies. The House will also know that, in his Budget Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that, as part of the Climate Change Programme review, the Government would examine how they might support the development of carbon capture and storage technologies, including the potential for new economic incentives.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 672 c659
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Coal Air pollution Carbon dioxide Government assistance Pollution control Technology