§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to implement the Renewables Obligation Order. [HL1700]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)The Government intend to lay the necessary order before Parliament in February with a view to its coming into effect on 1 April 2002.
§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they believe that any further consultation is envisaged prior to the implementation of the Renewables Obligation Order. [HL1701]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleThe Government do not propose to undertake any further consultation prior to the implementation of the Renewables Obligation Order.
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§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect the European Commission to grant state aid approval for the draft Renewables Obligation Order. [HL1702]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleI understand that the European Commission has granted state aid approval for our proposals for the renewables obligation subject to formal publication in the official journal shortly.
§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there are inconsistencies between the Renewables Obligation Order and the Renewables Obligation Order (Scotland). [HL1703]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleThe Government's intention is that the two orders will be fully consistent with each other.