Written question asked by Vera Baird (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 July 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 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, when she will announce her decision on Cleveland Potash Limited's proposal to build a combined heat and power gas fired power station at the Boulby mine works at Saltburn, Cleveland. (letter in Library Dep 02/1689). - Includes figures.

Answer: Vera Baird: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she will announce her decision on Cleveland Potash Ltd.'s proposal to build a combined heat and power gas-fired power station at the Boulby mine works at Saltburn, Cleveland. [71803] Mr. Wilson: I have today given clearance under section 14(1) of the Energy Act 1976 to Cleveland Potash Ltd. to build a 22.4 megawatt gas-fired combined heat and power station at the Boulby mine works. 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 reducing 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: 389 c441W; 71803
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Combined heat and power Gas fired power stations Cleveland Potash Saltburn
Contains statistics: Yes
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