§ Mr. HardyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade for what purposes the fossil fuel levy has been used since it was introduced; and what sums have been spent upon each of these purposes.
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§ Mr. Eggar[holding answer 26 November 1992]: The fossil fuel levy has been used to finance the above-market element of the price paid by the regional electricity companies for electricity purchased from generators contracted under the non-fossil fuel obligation. The levy receipts paid to nuclear and renewable generators have been as follows:
(£ cash basis) 1990–91 1991–92 Nuclear 1,218 1,284 Renewables 6 15