§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he is taking to encourage the use as a fuel of redundant tyres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonWe propose to create a special place for renewable sources of energy in the non-fossil fuel obligation after privatisation. Within this scheme, the opportunity will exist for redundant tyres to qualify as a non-fossil fuel source. I would like to see them used as a renewable source where such use would be economically viable and environmentally acceptable and, to this end the energy technology support unit at Harwell is planning to hold a small workshop, to be attended by representatives from the appropriate sectors of the industry, later this summer.