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Written question asked by Allan Rogers (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What assessment he has made of the potential environmental impact of the burning of orimulsion in power stations.
Answer

Mr. Rogers: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the potential environmental impact of the burning of orimulsion in power stations; and if he will make a statement. [8527] Mr. Page: My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is currently considering an application for consent to extend a power station in order to enable it to burn orimulsion. Environmental information has been submitted as part of that application and objections received to the proposal but no conclusions have yet been reached in relation to the application.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8527; 287 c429W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Air pollution Environmental impact assessment Power stations Orimulsion