§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will amend his Department's rules of guidance to extend the provisions of the coal-firing scheme to local authorities and health authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThe coal firing scheme is operated under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, which provides powers for the government to extend selective assistance for purposes connected with the development of industry. The rules governing the scheme need to be consistent with these powers.