Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the level of detail which she expects from those wishing to take up climate change discounts.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the level of detail which she expects from those wishing to take up climate change discounts. [191094] Mr. Morley: Companies forming climate change agreements (CCAs) with the Secretary of State are entitled to receive up to an 80 per cent. rebate on the amount of climate change levy they are required to pay on their energy supplies. In order to obtain a CCA, businesses are required to supply information relating to both their production processes, and energy consumption. This information is necessary to determine the scope of the facility and to enable officials to set company specific targets for energy efficiency improvements. Small businesses may find that the level of information required in order to join and operate an agreement is such that the associated costs outweigh the financial benefits of participation. However, it is vital that compliance is verifiable, and that the environmental benefits are measurable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c2001W;426 c2007-8W; 191094
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Companies Business Climate change Climate change levy Environment protection Discounts Small businesses
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk