§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will provide grants to support the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources by households without mains electricity; and if he will make a statement. [89852]
§ Mr. BattleThe Government's consultation paper "New and Renewable Energy—Prospects for the 21st" Century" invited views on the balance of measures and precise form of support for renewables in their next stage of development. I am currently considering responses to the consultation exercise and I will publish a summary of these shortly. I will take these responses into account in drawing up policy proposals for further support measures.