Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 2 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Monday, 16 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research her Department has undertaken on public attitudes towards the UK meeting its Kyoto obligations on renewable energy and the potential change in electricity prices to the consumer; and if she will make a statement on how the cost of electricity for consumers will affect the Government's policy of promoting renewable energy sources. - Ref to 16 December 2002, 396 c540W.

Answer: Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what research her Department has undertaken on public attitudes towards the UK meeting its Kyoto obligations on renewable energy and the potential change in electricity prices to the consumer; and if she will make a statement on how the cost of electricity for consumers will affect the Government's policy of promoting renewable energy sources. [85438] Mr. Wilson: I have been asked to reply. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given today, PQ No. 85437.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 396 c579-80W;396 c595-6W; 85438
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Electricity Public opinion Prices Renewable energy Climate Change Convention
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk