§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to increase the use of oxygenated fuels.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe environmental case for oxygenated petrol is not yet clear. The research on emissions, fuels and engine technologies—the EPEFE programme—which is being undertaken by the European oil and motor industries in conjunction with the European Commission, is looking extensively into the potential environmental benefits of future vehicle and fuel technology, including the effect of oxygenates. The results are due later this year. I believe that initiatives on fuel composition should be taken in that context.