Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What initiatives exist to promote investment and development in clean technologies in United Kingdom businesses.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what initiatives exist to promote investment and development in clean technologies in United Kingdom businesses; and if he will make a statement. [19328] Mr. Page: The joint Department of Trade and Industry and Department of the Environment environmental technology best practice programme--ETBPP--has as one of its main aims the encouragement of the take-up and development by business of cost-effective cleaner technology. Support for collaborative research and development with European partners under EUREKA, LINK--particularly the waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and recovery in industry programme-- and the Office of Science and Technology's funding of research councils, are also relevant. In addition, proposals to help business enhance environmental performance and competitiveness were among those eligible to bid for support under the sector and local challenges.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19328; 292 c134-5W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Environment protection Investment Industry Industrial development Technology Science