§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications have been made for grant aid under the conversion from oil to coal-burning boilers scheme; how many have been approved; and what is the total amount of grant paid since the inception of the scheme.
§ Mr. MacGregorUnder the coal-firing scheme, which embraces switching from oil and gas to coal-fired boilers and other industrial equipment, 177 applications have so far been received. Offers of grant assistance have been made to 132 applicants although 12 of these offers have subsequently been turned down. Grant payments totalling £550,976 have been made to date.