§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the role of, and funding given to, Fuel Cells UK.[144772]
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§ Mr. TimmsThe role of Fuel Cells UK is to act as an umbrella body for the emerging UK fuel cells industry. My Department is providing pump-priming funding for a two year period for Fuel Cells UK to undertake a series of activities which will help to develop the UK fuel cell industry and to establish Fuel Cells UK as a potential trade association. Fuel Cells UK was launched on 7 May 2003 and key activities to date have included the development of a UK Fuel Cell Vision, the preparation of an industry capability guide, and representation on standards work through the BSI. Proposed future activities include the preparation of an academic research capability guide, and the development of a UK Fuel Cells Roadmap.
Funding to date by DTI since the start of this project has totalled £68,585.