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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Angela Watkinson (Conservative). It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Renewable Energy

Question
What steps his Department is taking to promote renewable energy.
Answer

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. The renewables obligation is the Government’s key mechanism for encouraging renewable generation. This is supported by around £500 million of spending between 2002 and 2008 in the form of research and development, and capital grants on emerging low carbon and renewable technologies.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
448 c959 
82765 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Renewable Energy
Thursday, 6 July 2006
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Renewable energy Research Renewables obligation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk