BIOMASS

Early day motion 864, tabled 14 February 2002 by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 45 members.

That this House acknowledges the benefits that energy from Biomass offers the United Kingdom; recognises that it can play a critical role in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; is aware of the significant environmental and economic benefits of using farm waste, such as slurry and poultry litter, to produce energy; and understands that in the wider context biomass and specifically energy crops offer farmers, land owners and rural communities exciting new opportunities to diversify their activities and rebuild their rural economies in a sustainable manner.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 18, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.