Written question asked by Alan W Williams (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2000. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, What efforts are being made by her Department to encourage the development of renewable sources of energy in the developing world. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures and fact that newsletter of World Renewable Energy Network is in Library. (Dep 00/1837).

Answer: Mr. Alan W. Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what efforts are being made by her Department to encourage the development of renewable sources of energy in the developing world. [138115] Clare Short: We are spending £1.5 million per year on research to improve energy provision for the poor. The work falls under four themes: The development and promotion of renewable energy sources, especially for rural communities; The more efficient supply, conversion and use of energy; Improved access to clean energy in poorer households; Reducing the environmental impacts of energy use. We are also supporting the G8 Renewable Energy Task Force and we are major contributors to the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP). We are also members of the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN). I will place a copy of the most recent newsletter in the Library of the House.

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