§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps will be taken to ensure that new coal-fired power stations will embody technological developments designed to reduce or eliminate acid rain.
§ Mr. GoodladAs my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment recently announced, any future coal-fired power station will be required to be fitted with flue gas desulphurisation equipment to the requirements of the national industrial air pollution inspectorates. Discussions are now taking place between the industrial air pollution inspectorate and the CEGB about the necessary requirements for any future coal-fired power station in England and Wales.