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Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2004. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2004.


Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for Energy on 31 March 2003, CH402 c506W, why the amount of biodegradable solid waste used to generate heat fell from 50.6 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 1996 to 14.3 thousand tonnes in 1997; why it took a further four years to increase to 46.5 thousand tonnes; what was the total in 2002; how this trend is predicted to continue; what effect any trend is likely to have on requirments for other forms of renewable energy; and whether any trend is anticipated to be long lasting. [HL 346]. - Inc figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 346; 656 c22WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Biodegradability Domestic waste Incinerators Waste management Renewable energy
Contains statistics
Yes