§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what inquiries have been held by his Department into the future expansion of the Edmonton incinerator. [90354]
§ Mr. BattleMy Department is currently considering an application under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to extend the Edmonton energy from waste power station. As part of that consideration we are obliged to take into action the views of statutory consultees such as the relevant local planning authority and the Environment Agency, as well as other representations and comments made.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what(a) representations and (b) information on public consultations he has received on the future of the Edmonton incinerator. [90355]
§ Mr. BattleMy Department has received over 40 representations on the application under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to extend the Edmonton energy from waste power station. The applicant, local planning authority and the Environment Agency have all carried out public consultations on the application.