§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what research his Department has carried out into oxygenated petrol; what plans for research into the environmental suitability of oxygenated petrol he has; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. AtkinsThe environmental case for oxygenated fuel is not yet clear. The Government will keep it under review. We are participating fully in the setting of standards for fuel formulation at a European level, in particular in the light of the forthcoming report from the European tripartite initiative on future engine and fuel technologies.