HC Deb 08 December 1980 vol 995 c218W
23. Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the progress made in implementing the Marshall committee's proposals for combined heat and power.

Mr. John Moore

The Government's programme of work to test the feasibility of combined district heating and, power generation in specific locations is progressing well. Relevant information has been provided by the local authorities which have expressed an interest in participating. This is now being evaluated, with a view to an announcement being made in the New Year of the five or six areas where further work will be undertaken.