Written question asked by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 2003. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2003 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, which minister in her Department is responsible for trade policy on the development of bio-fuels. - (Holding answer 9 June 2003).

Answer: Mrs. Shephard: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which Minister in her Department is responsible for trade policy on the development of biofuels. [117590] Mr. Wilson :[holding answer 9 June 2003]: As Minister for Energy, I am responsible for the development of energy generation from renewable sources including biomass. This includes both developing the home market and encouraging the industry to seek opportunities overseas. In this work I am assisted by Renewables UK, a DTI unit that I established last year. Naturally, in this I act in liaison with my hon. Friend the Minister for International Trade and Investment, with her wider responsibilities for UK Trade Policy. Lead responsibility within Government for the development of biofuels for transport lies with my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Transport.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117590; 406 c996W;406 c1000W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Biofuels Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Trade Renewable energy
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk