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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 December 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 December 2016. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what communications they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive concerning the preparation and introduction of the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive scheme; and what were (1) the nature, and (2) the timing, of those communications, both before and since the introduction of the scheme in 2013.

Answer

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has regular discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on a range of matters, including the introduction and administration of renewable energy schemes.

Where renewable energy schemes, including the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive, are devolved to Northern Ireland they are the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3914
Session
2016-17
Related items
Renewable Energy
Friday, 6 January 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland renewable heat incentive scheme
Link
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