§ Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Energy if his Department will study the fitting of sulphur dioxide removal plant to seven power stations in the Federal Republic of Germany.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe available technologies of flue gas desulphurisation are kept under review by the Central Electricity Generating Board. I have asked it to keep in close touch with its opposite number in the Federal Republic of Germany about its experience with such plant. I understand that Her Majesty's Industrial Air Pollution Inspectorate also keeps abreast of these developments.
I announced on 24 January that the Department and the energy industries are jointly studying advanced technologies for the reduction of sulphur emissions.