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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2004 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, what specific fuel will be used by the biomass energy industry to produce electricity or heat for domestic consumption.
Answer

Nick Harvey: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what specific fuel will be used by the biomass energy industry to produce electricity or heat for domestic consumption. [185843] Mr. Timms: The biomass industry will use a range of fuels for production of energy--including all of those eligible for the Renewables Obligation such as straw, willow, miscanthus and forestry residues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
424 c506W;424 c506-7W; 185843
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Biofuels Electricity generation Electricity Industry Heating Fuels Alternative fuels Renewables obligation
Link
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