§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce which local authorities have been selected for further investigations into their potential as lead cities in a future combineed heat and power district heating scheme.
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§ Mr. GrayThe disposals to United Kingdom refineries of North Sea crude oil both in tonnage terms and expressed as percentages of North Sea crude oil production follow:
§ Mr. David HowellAn announcement will be made in the new year.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Sectetary of State for Energy whether, in considering which local authorities to designate as possible sites for possible district heating schemes, he will take into account the commitment to such a scheme of all political parties on Liverpool city council, the high level of unemployment on Merseyside and the advantages of natural geography and land ownership in Liverpool which will assist the laying of mains pipes.
§ Mr. David HowellThe recommendations of the consultants advising on the selection of five or six areas for further work under the Government's CHP feasibility programme will be based primarily on technical and economic considerations. But the Government will also take into account the factors set out by the hon. Member when making its decision.