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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Angela Watkinson (Conservative). It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Biomass

Question
What steps his Department is taking to encourage the growth of crops for biomass; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Farmers growing energy crops are currently able to receive support of €45 per hectare through the EU energy aid scheme. We intend to provide support for energy crops under the new rural development programme, and we are discussing that with the Commission.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
451 c446 
98803 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Biomass
Thursday, 2 November 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Biofuels
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk