HC Deb 22 November 2000 vol 357 cc184-5W
11. Mr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what efforts are being made by her Department to encourage the development of renewable sources of energy in the developing world. [138115]

Clare Short

We are spending £1.5 million per year on research to improve energy provision for the poor. The work falls under four themesThe development and promotion of renewable energy sources, especially for rural communities; The more efficient supply, conversion and use of energy; Improved access to clean energy in poorer households; Reducing the environmental impacts of energy use.

We are also supporting the G8 Renewable Energy Task Force and we are major contributors to the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP). We are also members of the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN).

I will place a copy of the most recent newsletter in the Library of the House.

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