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Security of Supply

My hon. Friend knows that we are still considering that issue, but we will respond as soon as possible. It is for all the reasons that I have outlined that an energy review is now required. We are conducting that review and as the Secretary of State said, we will publish a consultation document on 23 January. We need a significant debate on this issue in the House and among interest groups and academics, but I agree that there must also be a public debate. We face some very serious decisions and our goal has to be clear: guaranteeing energy security, while safeguarding our planet from global warming. That is the strategic goal. It is a challenging and ambitious one and it raises a range of issues—issues that Members have debated in the Chamber today. It is important that— It being one minute past Six o’clock, the motion for the Adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.