Written question asked by Fiona Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 May 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received in relation to the proposed Climate Change Levy being applied to combined heat and power where electricity sales made to licensed suppliers are subsequently sold on to business consumers; and what representations he has received on the effect on future investment in combined heat and power by commercial investors. - Includes ref to "A Quality Assurance Programme for Combined Heat and Power".

Answer: Mrs. Fiona Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received in relation to the proposed Climate Change Levy being applied to combined heat and power where electricity sales made to licensed suppliers are subsequently sold on to business consumers; and what representations he has received on the effect on future investment in combined heat and power by commercial investors. [122150] Mr. Meacher: Thirty-five responses to the Government's proposals in the consultation document, "A Quality Assurance Programme for Combined Heat and Power", commented on the proposed arrangements for sale of electricity from combined heat and power installations to other users, in relation to the Climate Change Levy. One company has informed the Government that it has decided to defer its decision to proceed with two CHP proposals, citing a number of factors including the proposed provisions for the operation of the Climate Change Levy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122150; 350 c136W;350 c138W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Conservation Business Combined heat and power Climate change levy Investment Energy Electricity generation
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