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Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 December 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2011. It was answered by Mark Prisk (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Green Investment Bank

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 12 December 2011, Official Report, columns 61-63WS, on the Green Investment Bank, what form of support will be provided by the Green Investment Bank for the Green Deal.
Answer

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, my right hon. Friend the Member for Twickenham (Vince Cable) explained in his written statement of 12 December 2011, Official Report, columns 61-63WS, that support for the Green Deal will be one of the priority sectors in the spending review period to 2015-16. This applies to both the Green Investment Bank and UK Green Investment (UKGI). We expect to commence discussions shortly with potential providers of Green Deal finance. All investment decisions will be made against a double bottom line of green impact and financial return.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87175; 537 c1024-5W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Green Investment Bank
Monday, 12 December 2011
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Green Investment Bank
Link
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