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Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2009. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Biofuels: Wood

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of the accuracy of data on the availability and use of wood and its contribution to the sustainability of future biomass energy projects.
Answer

Estimates of the availability and use of wood have been published by the Forestry Commission over a number of years. DEFRA has not undertaken an assessment of this information. The Forestry Commission publishes on its website the details of the methodologies used to compile the figures so that those using the information can make their own assessment of its accuracy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
486 c1586W; 249125
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Biofuels Timber
Link
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