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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It was answered by David Kidney (Labour) on Friday, 5 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Wood: Imports

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what information his Department holds on the proportion of wood pellets used in heat and electricity generation which was imported in the last 12 months.
Answer

The Department does not hold information on the proportion of wood pellets used in heat and electricity generation that were imported. However, in 2008, three major power producers used either wood pellets or wood chip, usually co-fired with other fuels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1498W; 320521
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Imports Timber
Link
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