§ Mr. PriorTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the future of the Coal Research and Development Programme. [19330]
§ Mr. BattleMy Department has undertaken a detailed review of the UK's future clean coal technology requirements in consultation with industry and universities. This review has just been completed and examined what further support the Government should provide to clean coal technology research, development and demonstration. An announcement will be made about the outcome of the review in the New Year.