HC Deb 10 February 2000 vol 344 c298W
Mr. Neil Turner

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what evaluation he has made of the environmental benefits of energy crops. [107885]

Ms Quin

When used instead of fossil fuels energy crops can bring about significant reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouse gases. Studies have also indicated a range of other positive effects including benefits to biodiversity.