Business, Innovation and Skills written question – answered at on 29 November 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on ensuring that Phase 2 of the European Union Emissions Trading Regime allows for the expansion of carbon-efficient UK manufacturing companies.
holding answer
The Department had extensive discussions with the Department of Energy and Climate Change and its predecessor DEFRA when setting the UK National Allocation Plan for Phase 2 of the EU Emissions Trading System. The plan includes rules for allocating allowances to significant capacity extensions. The plan was approved by the European Commission prior to the commencement of Phase 2 in 2008.
My officials are in close discussion with DECC and the European Commission to ensure the needs and concerns of carbon-efficient UK manufacturing companies are taken into account in setting the rules for significant expansions in future phases of the EU Emissions Trading System.
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