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Combined Heat and Power
Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much electricity was generated from combined heat and power in each year since 1990. [82792]
Mr. Wilson: The available information is shown in the following table.
| TWh | |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 11.0 |
| 1993 | 14.2 |
| 1994 | 12.2 |
| 1995 | 14.8 |
| 1996 | 16.1 |
| 1997 | 16.8 |
| 1998 | 18.7 |
| 1999 | 20.2 |
| 2000 | 26.8 |
| 2001 | 22.2 |
Note:
Before 1993 CHP data were not collected annually.
Source:
Department of Trade and Industry
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Dounreay
Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the value is of the contracts awarded in decommissioning Dounreay Nuclear Reprocessing Plant during each of the past five years to companies with their registered office in (a) the Highlands and Islands region, (b) Scotland and (c) UK. [80142]
Mr. Wilson: I understand from UKAEA that this information is only available from 1998–99.
| Registered office of company | 1998–99 | 2000–01 | 2001–02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands and Islands | 32 | 35 | 36 |
| Scotland (including Highlands and Islands) | 37 | 41 | 44 |
| UK (including whole of Scotland) | 61 | 77 | 89 |
Electricity Generation
Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what the total installed capacity of (a) renewable energy generation, (b) generation from each fossil fuel type, and (c) combined heat and power generation in the UK has been in each year since 1990; [82794]
- (2) what the total installed capacity of nuclear generators in the UK was in each year since 1990. [82799]
Mr. Wilson: The available information is shown in the following table and covers declared net capacities.
| Conventional steam stations | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major power producers | |||||||||
| End year(4) | Nuclear sources | Renewable sources | Combined cycle gas turbine stations | Total conventional steam | Coal fired | Oil fired | Mixed or dual fired | Other generators | Combined Heat and Power(5) |
| 1990 | 10,373 | 1,235 | 76 | 55,712 | 34,583 | 12,487 | 5,434 | 3,208 | — |
| 1991 | 10,373 | 1,573 | 76 | 54,644 | 34,298 | 11,895 | 5,172 | 3,279 | 2,312 |
| 1992 | 10,373 | 1,645 | 331 | 51,520 | 32,686 | 10,817 | 4,806 | 3,211 | — |
| 1993 | 10,373 | 1,743 | 1,279 | 47,897 | 30,523 | 8,556 | 5,781 | 3,037 | 2,893 |
| 1994 | 11,274 | 1,795 | 5,613 | 44,239 | 29,132 | 6,317 | 5,694 | 3,096 | 3,141 |
| 1995 | 11,649 | 1,831 | 8,517 | 41,710 | 27,774 | 5,145 | 5,534 | 3,257 | 3,390 |
| 1996 | 12,916 | 1,962 | 12,660 | 41,459 | 25,796 | 3,989 | 8,445 | 3,229 | 3,301 |
| 1997 | 12,946 | 2,040 | 13,009 | 40,635 | 25,796 | 4,069 | 7,530 | 3,240 | 3,388 |
| 1998 | 12,956 | 2,171 | 15,640 | 38,332 | 25,324 | 2,829 | 6,928 | 3,251 | 3,680 |
| 1999 | 12,956 | 2,273 | 17,351 | 38,744 | 25,581 | 2,829 | 7,017 | 3,317 | 3,919 |
| 2000 | 12,486 | 2,449 | 21,138 | 38,149 | 24,835 | 2,933 | 6,872 | 3,509 | 4,763 |
| 2001 | 12,486 | 2,519 | 22,293 | 38,144 | 24,835 | 2,933 | 6,872 | 3,504 | 4,801 |
(4) Before 1997 figures relate to end March.
(5) Prior to 1993 CHP data were not collected annually.
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Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of electricity generated in the UK was generated from (a) combined heat and power, (b) each fossil fuel type, (c) renewable sources and (d) UK-based renewable sources in each year since 1990. [82797]
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Mr. Wilson: The available information is shown in the table. Prior to 1995, figures were not compiled on a Xfuel used" basis but by type of station.
| Proportion (percentage) generated from | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | ||||||||
| electricity generated (TWh) | Combined heat and power(6) | Fossil fuels CoalOilGasOther(7) | Renewable sources | |||||
| 1995 | 337.3 | 4.4 | 46.4 | 3.7 | 19.1 | 1.4 | 2.2 | |
| 1996 | 350.9 | 4.6 | 41.4 | 4.3 | 24.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | |
| 1997 | 350.7 | 4.8 | 34.1 | 2.5 | 31.6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | |
| 1998 | 362.7 | 5.2 | 33.9 | 2.0 | 32.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 | |
| 1999 | 368.2 | 5.5 | 28.8 | 1.8 | 38.8 | 1.2 | 2.8 | |
| 2000 | 377.3 | 7.1 | 31.8 | 1.7 | 39.3 | 1.2 | 2.8 | |
| 2001 | 385.8 | 5.8 | 34.1 | 1.3 | 37.0 | 1.1 | 2.6 | |
(6) The fossil fuels and renewables percentages include the use of these fuels in CHP plants.
(7) Other sources include coke oven gas, blast furnace gas and waste products from chemical processes.
Source:
Department of Trade and Industry
At the moment, all renewables used for UK generation are UK based renewable sources. Most of the electricity imported into the UK is from French nuclear sources but in 2001 1.7 TWh was certified as being from renewable sources.
Energy Sector (Government Support)
Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much Government financial support was given to the nuclear industry in each year since 1990, broken down by (a) research grants, (b) transfer of debt from privatised utilities, (c) non-fossil fuel levy, (d) investment in BNFL facilities, (e) running costs of UKAEA and NIREX and (f) other sources. [82801]
Mr. Wilson: I refer the Honourable Gentlemen to the answer I gave on 14 November 2001, Official Report, column 757W.
Figures for the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority for the period FY 01/02 are as follows:
| Year | Grant and grant in aid | Fusion | Other nuclear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | 253.2 | 14.3 | 0.2 |
Female Workers
Stephen Hesford : To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what she is doing to encourage regional development agencies to improve women's participation in the labour market. [83431]
Alan Johnson : RDAs are required to take an integrated and sustainable approach to the economic development of their regions, tackling competitiveness and productivity issues and also the underlying problems, including inequalities.
All RDAs have led the development of Frameworks for Regional Employment and Skills Action (FRESAs). These bring together key regional and local bodies to produce a shared analysis of the region's labour market, and an action plan for meeting the region's skills and employment needs and for giving individuals the opportunity and skills to find and progress in employment. The FRESAs enable regional partners together to identify and address key issues for the regional labour market and agree partners who will take responsibility for equal opportunity, including increasing female participation rates where necessary.
We are also working with the RDAs and interested Government Departments to identify and develop a role for the RDAs in encouraging and co-ordinating provision of childcare in their regions.
Fireworks
Mr. Doug Henderson : To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what new measures her Department proposes to introduce in respect of fireworks. [80895]
Miss Melanie Johnson: I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Preston on 17 October 2002, Official Report, columns 889–90, announcing a package of measures to address problems caused by fireworks.
Foreign Direct Investment
Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures are being taken to increase foreign direct investment to the UK. [83662]
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Nigel Griffiths: Invest-UK in London and overseas promotes the UK as the top inward investment location in Europe and works in partnership with all of the UK's Development Agencies to attract the maximum level of inward investment.
In the first three weeks of November Invest-UK has spearheaded initiatives at several events to promote the UK overseas, including:
- UK(5)IT Bangalore—28 October to 1 November
Israel Telecoms Exhibition 2002—4 to 7 November
BioScandinavia in Copenhagen to promote the UK as the place for R&D—14 November
UK@Comdex, Las Vegas—15 to 22 November.
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