HC Deb 26 May 1999 vol 332 c175W
Mr. Colman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which cars and engines qualify for(a) the Energy Saving Trust Powershift Programme and (b) the dual-fuel option of that programme. [85475]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Powershift Register published by the Energy Saving Trust provides details of all the alternatively fuelled vehicles and engine conversions, including dual-fuel options, that meet the minimum quality and safety standards laid down by the Trust. Powershift grants are available for those vehicles listed in the Register that offer significant emissions reductions compared with their petrol or diesel equivalent, with the highest grants going to those vehicles that offer the greatest emissions benefits.