Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 5 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 industries her Department has identified as the major users of wood residue in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which industries her Department has identified as the major users of wood residue in the United Kingdom. [116266] Ms Hewitt: The Department has not undertaken any specific analysis of the major users of wood residue in the UK. However, it is understood that a significant proportion of wood residue is used in the manufacture of wood composite board for the construction and furniture manufacturing industries.

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