§ Mr. RostTo 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. NeedhamThere are no plans to extend the non-fossil fuel obligation provisions of the Electricity Act to Northern Ireland. However, in drawing up proposals 327W 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.