HC Deb 11 February 1991 vol 185 cc326-7W
Mr. Rost

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to his answer of 24 January,Official Report, column 280, what plans he has to extend the non-fossil fuel obligation provisions of the Electricity Act 1989 to Northern Ireland.

Mr. Needham

There are no plans to extend the non-fossil fuel obligation provisions of the Electricity Act to Northern Ireland. However, in drawing up proposals for electricity privatisation in Northern Ireland, I am considering legislative provisions to encourage the use of renewable energy sources. I expect to publish the proposals shortly.