§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what her Department's responsibilities are for meeting the Energy White Paper target of achieving 10GW of combined heat and power by 2010. [159209]
§ Mr. TimmsDefra take the lead on delivery of the combined heat and power (CHP) target, working closely with DTI and other departments and agencies as part of the Sustainable Energy Policy Network.
1421WMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has recently issued guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority on social and environmental issues, under the terms of the Utilities Act 2000, drawing attention to the importance of Energy White Paper goals, including the 10GW CHP target.
Further information on how the Government are working towards the Energy White Paper target will be available in the CHP Strategy, due to be published after the Easter recess.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs concerning combined heat and power; and if she will make a statement. [159210]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Department has regular discussions with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about combined heat and power both in the context of implementing the Energy White Paper and preparing for debates on the Energy Bill.