HC Deb 25 May 2004 vol 421 c1567W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the effect of recent trends in investment in renewable energy on residents of Oldham West and Royton. [170879]

Mr. Timms

As I far as I am aware recent trends in investment have not led directly to new renewables capacity in Oldham West and Royton itself.

However, there are a number of proposals for developments in the surrounding area. United Utilities have already submitted a section 36 application for a 26 turbine development at Scout Moor, and an application for a two turbine development at Uglow Moor has also been submitted. There are also a number of solar PV developments (both constructed and under assessment) in nearby Rochdale and Bury.