BIOMASS

Early day motion 21, tabled 13 November 2002 by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative). Signed by 75 members.

That this House acknowledges the benefits that energy from Biomass offers the United Kingdom; recognises that is can play a critical role in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; notes that 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, landowners and rural communities exciting new opportunities to diversify their activities and rebuild their rural economies in a sustainable manner.

Signatures by party: Conservative 49, Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, UUP 3, DUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.