HC Deb 14 October 1996 vol 282 cc673-4W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the implications for potential investors in, and users of, electricity generated by renewable technologies of the European Union decision to liberalise the electricity market. [40343]

Mr. Page

The introduction of competition in the European Union electricity market will offer opportunities for all investors in the electricity industry and produce benefits for consumers. The text agreed by Energy Ministers allows member states to give preferential treatment to generating installations using renewable energy sources.