§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much is currently being allocated by his Department to research institutions to develop ways of reducing methane emissions.
§ Mr. MacleanMy Department has responsibility for controlling methane emissions from landfill sites. Currently we are funding projects on the design of landfill gas flaring systems and on optimising methane oxidation in landfill cover soils. These projects have a total value of £200,000.