54. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps are being taken by the coal industry to help reduce environmental pollution and use energy more efficiently.
§ 60. Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps are being taken to assist the coal industry to help reduce environmental pollution and use energy more efficiently.
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§ Mr. Michael SpicerMy Department is providing up to £8 million towards British Coal's £16 million topping cycle development programme at Grimethorpe. This technology offers a significant improvement in thermal efficiency compared with conventional power generation, coupled with low emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides.
British Coal is also at present developing a comprehensive environmental policy covering all aspects of its work, including both the production and consumption of coal.