Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Stephen O'Brien (Conservative), on Thursday, 4 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 56 members in total.

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SECURITY OF ENERGY SUPPLIES

That this House is concerned about the security of supply of energy in the medium term; notes that the UK's indigenous gas supplies are running down and that it is forecast to be a net importer of gas from 2005; further notes that the coal industry is under threat from environmental constraints and a significant amount of coal burned now is imported; notes that the present renewables target, which is only three per cent. is not being met and that the decommissioning of nuclear power stations will begin in 2008; and calls upon the Government to open a full and frank debate on the future of UK energy supplies.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

784 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Energy supply

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk