§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many fossil-fuelled power stations have had their consent to emit sulphur dioxide reduced under the Environmental Protection Act 1990; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when the review of existing consents for the emission of sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide from all fossil-fuelled power stations will be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanNo authorisations for fossil-fuelled power stations have yet been granted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Two applications for authorisation, in respect of National Power's stations at Pembroke in Wales and Padiham in Lancashire, are currently being considered by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution. The company has agreed to extend the determination period for these applications until 30 September. The remaining applications for authorisation are the subject of appeals to my right hon. and learned Friend about commercial confidentiality. They cannot be determined until after the appeal decision, which will be made as soon as possible.