HC Deb 14 April 1986 vol 95 cc257-8W
19. Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement about his policy on producing energy from waste.

Mr. David Hunt

The Department's policy is to encourage the use of waste as a fuel wherever it is economically viable, when there is not a more economic use and it is environmentally acceptable. I am supporting research, development and demonstration programmes on energy from waste with an existing commitment of £5.9 million on 62 projects.