HYDROGEN ECONOMY IN WALES

Early day motion 31, tabled 17 May 2005 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 47 members.

That this House welcomes the study undertaken by the University of Glamorgan into the potential for hydrogen development in Wales; notes that the report concluded that Wales could use natural energy resources to meet all its energy needs, thus ending dependency on coal, oil and gas; further notes that Wales already has a cluster of seven active hydrogen production plants; believes that hydrogen, if produced sustainably, can deliver a real reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases and pollutants and can thereby form the basis of a low carbon economy; believes that the use of hydrogen technology could overcome some difficulties in security of supply associated with renewable energy; and urges the Government, the National Assembly of Wales and development agencies to ensure that sufficient research and support is available to bring this exciting technology to market.

Signatures by party: Conservative 41, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1.