Written question asked by Doug Naysmith (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: Statement on when he will announce his decision on Northern Electric plc's proposal to build a gas-fired power station at Sevelco works, Avonmouth. - Includes fact that Press Notice and decision letter placed in Library. (Dep No 00/994).

Answer: Dr. Naysmith: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will announce his decision on Northern Electric plc's proposal to build a gas-fired power station at Sevelco works, Avonmouth. [126774] Mrs. Liddell: The proposal to build a new 180 MW gas-fired combined heat and power station at the Sevelco works, Avonmouth, has several potential benefits particularly those to the local area in terms of atmospheric pollution and the requirements of the Environment Agency for a pollution control arrangement. Being combined heat and power, albeit not fully meeting the criteria given in the Energy White Paper, the benefits are such that I have decided not to use my powers, under section 14(3) of the Energy Act 1976, to defer or halt this project. However, local planning and other clearances are still required under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989. I have placed copies of this Press Notice and the decision letter in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126774; 351 c700W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Combined heat and power Bristol Gas fired power stations Planning permission Northern Electric
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk