HC Deb 07 February 2001 vol 362 c528W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many(a) LPG and (b) natural gas refuelling depots there are in (a) the UK and (b) Wales; and if he will make a statement. [148297]

Mr. Hill

There are approximately 660 LPG refuelling points in the UK, of which 48 are in Wales. My Department estimates that the number of LPG refuelling points will rise to over 1,000 by the end of this year. It is not possible to indicate how many will be in Wales.

There are currently 28 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling points in the UK, none of which is in Wales. However, my Department will consult shortly on the future direction of the Powershift programme, including how to encourage the wider availability of CNG in urban areas.