§ 119. Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what level of expenditure is planned over the next 10 years to reduce the amount of gases causing acid rain emitted from coal-fired power stations.
§ Mr. BaldryThis is a matter for the industry and will depend on the options used to reduce emissions. However, the industry has stated that it will retrofit flue gas desulphurisation plant to 8GW of existing power stations. This, along with a programme to fit low nox burners to 12 of the largest power stations, will cost around £1.4 billion.