§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions her Department has had with the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the EU Emissions Trading Directive. [147603]
§ Mr. TimmsDefra and DTI have a joint public service agreement that commits to moving towards a 20 per cent. reduction in CO2 emissions by 2010. The EU ETS represents a central element in Government plans for reducing emissions. DTI and Defra have worked together very closely, with other Government Departments and the Devolved Administrations, to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for the successful implementation of the EU ETS.
§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment her Department has made of the impact that the EU Emissions Trading Directive will have on the United Kingdom glass industry. [147609]
§ Mr. TimmsThe EU Emissions trading scheme (ETS) is a cost-effective approach to ensuring emissions of greenhouse gas fall to target levels. The impact on individual sectors has been considered during work to prepare for the introduction of the EU ETS. A draft National Allocation Plan has been released and sectors will be able to comment on the allocation proposed for them. Analytical work on the competitiveness implications will also be released shortly.