§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many generators burn biomass and wood residues in the United Kingdom; and what her forecast is for the number so doing in(a) 2006, (b) 2010 and (c) 2012. [137096]
§ Mr. TimmsIn 2002, there were eight generating stations in the United Kingdom that burned biomass or wood residues. Figures are not yet available for 2003 but we are aware that up to 17 more biomass schemes could generate electricity in 2003. Forecasts of future electricity generation are not made at this level of detail.