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Written question asked by Tristram Hunt (Labour) on Monday, 23 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2012. It was answered by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Carbon Trust

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether he has made an assessment of the economic value to the Carbon Trust of its branding.
Answer

The Department has not made an assessment of the economic value to the Carbon Trust of its branding.However, under the terms and conditions of DECC's grant to the Carbon Trust, a private company limited by guarantee, the trust must comply with European state aid rules and ensure that use of grant does not unlawfully subsidise any. commercial activity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91775; 539 c596W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Carbon Trust
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk