Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 14 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Planning Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when the terms of Directive 85/337/EEC were applied to wind farms in Northern Ireland. - Inc text of letter from H S McKay of the Planning Service.

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the terms of Directive 85/337/EEC were applied to wind farms in Northern Ireland. [94787] Mr. George Howarth: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Planning Service under its Chief Executive, Mr. H. S. McKay. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from H. S. McKay to Mr. William Ross, dated 25 October 1999: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Question about wind farms in Northern Ireland. Directive 85/337/EEC was applied to wind farms with effect from 14 March 1999, with the coming into operation of the Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999. I do hope this is helpful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 94787; 336 c665W
Session: 1998-99
EC documents: Dir85/337/EEC
Subjects: Environment protection EU law Electricity generation Environmental impact assessment Northern Ireland Renewable energy Wind power