§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many consents to build combined heat and power stations since(a) May 1997 and (b) June 1998 have been received; and how many have been refused consent. [96890]
§ Mrs. LiddellThis Government have always recognised the environmental and other benefits of combined heat and power. Since May 1997, 17 proposals for combined heat and power schemes have been considered by this Government and all have received clearance.