BIOMASS (No.2)

Early day motion 61, tabled 13 November 2002 by James Gray (Conservative). Signed by 61 members.

That this House recognises that energy from Biomass offers the world many benefits, such as hugely reducing greenhouse gas emissions; notes the significant environmental and economic benefits of using farm waste, such as poultry litter and slurry to produce energy; and acknowledges that on a broader scale, Biomass and specifically energy crops offer those is agriculture the option to diversify their activities and restructure their rural economies.

Signatures by party: Conservative 44, Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent Conservative 1, UUP 1.