Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 October 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on her Department's policy towards the use of short rotation coppice/forestry in renewable energy. (Holding answer 18 October 2001).

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on her Department's policy towards the use of short rotation coppice/forestry in renewable energy. [8536] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 18 October 2001]: Energy crops and forest material have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development and the Government's climate change and renewable energy targets. We support the development of short rotation coppice in England through the Energy Crops Scheme and promote the use of forest material, working closely with developers of renewable energy projects.

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