Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2002 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, if she will list the sites identified by her Department for the construction of wind powered electricity generators.

Answer: Mr. Watson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the sites identified by her Department for the construction of wind-powered electricity generators. [78068] Mr. Wilson: The Government do not have a list of sites suitable for the construction of wind powered electricity generators. It is for developers to bring proposals forward. Government information that may assist developers in considering potential locations includes the UK Windspeed Database and the document ``Assessing the Potential of Wind Energy Projects: Notes for Developers,'' both available on the DTI website.

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