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
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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
- Subjects
- Biofuels
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