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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 1990. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 1990 on behalf of the Department of Energy.


Written question

Question
How many tonnes of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides & particulate carbon are discharged into atmosphere as a result of electricity generation each year. - Includes ref to "Digest of Environmental Protection & Water Statistics" (copy in Library).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
166 c262-3W;166 c260W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Air pollution Coal fired power stations Carbon Electricity generation Pollution control Sulphur dioxide Nitrogen oxides
Contains statistics
Yes