§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether suppliers of renewable energy in Scotland who have a contracted use of the interconnector can sell electricity to England and Wales as part of the non-fossil fuel obligation.
§ Mr. BaldryI refer the hon. Member to my answer to his earlier question on 8 February 1990,Official Report, column 724.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he is taking to ensure that contracts to supply electricity under the non-fossil fuel obligation are of sufficient duration to secure the viability of capital-intensive wind energy projects.
§ Mr. BaldryThe terms of the contracts concluded in order to meet the requirements of the non-fossil fuel obligation are a matter primarily for the public electricity suppliers concerned. I am satisfied that sufficient flexibility exists under the NFFO arrangements to secure an adequate number of viable projects. In addition my right hon. Friend proposes to set a tranche of the NFFO next year specifically for wind projects.