§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now extend the coal firing scheme beyond December; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe future of the coal firing scheme is under consideration and an announcement will be made within the next few weeks.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now make the coal firing scheme available to local authorities.
§ Mr. TrippierThe coal firing scheme operates under the Industrial Development Act 1982 which does not provide for assistance to be given to local authorities. No changes will be made to the scope of the coal firing scheme while its future is under review.