Written question asked by Eric Illsley (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 1 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when he will announce his decisions on the proposals by Dalkia Services plc to build combined heat and power stations at the Zeneca Agrochemicals works at Huddersfield and the AztraZeneca works at Macclesfield. - Includes figures and ref to copies of the Press Notice and decision letter are being placed in the Library of the House. (Dep 01/323).

Answer: Mr. Illsley: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will announce his decisions on the proposals by Dalkia Services plc to build combined heat and power stations at the Zeneca Agrochemicals works at Huddersfield and the AstraZeneca works at Macclesfield. [152259] Mr. Hain: I have today given clearance under section 14(1) of the Energy Act 1976 to Dalkia Utilities Services plc to build a 20 megawatt gas-fired combined heat and power station at the Zeneca Agrochemicals works at Huddersfield and a 13 megawatt gas-fired combined heat and power station at the AstraZeneca works at Macclesfield. Combined heat and power plants are designed to produce both electricity and usable heat. They have environmental benefits due to their high levels of energy efficiency. The decision demonstrates the Government's continuing commitment to promote CHP, wherever practicable, and our commitment to reduced emissions of carbon to fulfil the promises we gave at Kyoto. Copies of the Press Notice and decision letter are being placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 152259; 363 c734W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Construction Combined heat and power Environment protection Electricity generation Gas fired power stations Planning permission Macclesfield Huddersfield Dalkia Utilities Services
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