ENERGY REVIEW AND COAL (No. 2)

Early day motion 1271, tabled 14 December 2005 by Michael Clapham (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House is aware that all forms of energy have substantial effects on the environment and that this is something the forthcoming energy review will take into account when deciding the UK's future energy mix; recognises that the energy economy must be diverse, flexible and secure; believes that electricity generation using clean coal technology with carbon capture will meet strict EU environmental standards and, through technology transfer to the world's developing economies, provide the most significant means of reducing global carbon dioxide emissions; and urges the Government to take immediate steps to ensure that the UK coal industry can continue to contribute to maintaining security of supply in a balanced energy economy.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 1, Respect 1.